get back to

communication action

The phrase "get back to" is versatile and commonly used in everyday English to indicate returning to something or someone.

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Definition

B1Work and Daily Life

(informal)To resume an activity or task that was previously interrupted.

Example

I need to get back to my studies after lunch.

B1Communication

(informal)To respond to someone after a delay.

Example

I'll get back to you with the details tomorrow.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get back to":

get back go back to go back on circle back come back get on to ask back get to answer back run back back into report back call back get after back onto get with give back turn back back in touch base take back get at talk back bring back hit back return to form get right win back ring back send back fall back make it up to stay back hark back walk back get on turn to bounce back catch up