get back

• An einen Ort, zu jemandem oder in einen früheren Zustand zurückkehren; umgangssprachlich auch, jemandem später antworten oder sich wieder melden; außerdem etwas zurückerhalten oder wiedererlangen.

To return to a place, person, or previous state; also used informally to mean responding to someone later, especially in communication.

1. A2informal

   To return to a place after being away.

   Zurückkommen

   • I need to get back home before dinner.
   • She got back from her trip last night.
   • We should get back to the office by 3 PM.

2. Retrieve somethingB1informal

   To recover or regain possession of something.

   zurückbekommen

   • He managed to get back his stolen wallet.
   • She wants to get back the money she lent him.
   • I need to get back my book from the library.

3. B2informal

   To take revenge or retaliate against someone.

   Sich rächen

   • He vowed to get back at his rival for the insult.
   • She got back at him by spreading a rumor.
   • They planned to get back for the unfair treatment.