get something back

Related to word: get

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B1

    to receive once more an item or possession you previously had

    • After some effort, I finally got my lost book back.

    • She was happy to get her old job back.

    • If you want to get this device back, please contact customer service.

  2. B1

    to receive once more an item or possession you previously had

    • I lent my car to a friend last week, and now I hope to get it back.

    • He successfully got back his favorite painting at the auction.

    • He finally found his lost gold necklace and got it back.