get back to

idiom

: to return to (a place) after going away

We got back to the office in the early afternoon.

: to return to (an activity, condition, etc.)

Things are finally getting back to normal.

Let's get back to the topic we were discussing yesterday.

That's an interesting discussion but we need to get back to work.

: to talk to or write to (someone) at a later time in order to give more information, answer a question, etc.

He got back to me (by email) in a few days with a new offer.

"How much will it cost?" "I'm not sure. I'll have to get back to you on that."

: to call (someone) back on the telephone

"There's someone on the phone for you, sir." "Tell them I can't take their call now but I'll get back to them as soon as I can."

Examples of get back to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But while record driving is good news for gasoline and the refiners who supply it, the widespread adoption of more efficient vehicles means fuel demand nonetheless remains muted — and might never get back to pre-pandemic rates. —

Bychunzi Xu, Fortune, 26 June 2023 The Cubs are trying to become only the third team in franchise history to fall 10 games under .500 and get back to .500 in the same season. —

Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2023 With newfound self-acceptance and verve, Cojocaru is ready to get back to work. —

Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 June 2023 The message is gonna be get back to work and get back down here next year. —

Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 17 June 2023 Brittney Griner leaves game early with hip injury NHL: Can Golden Knights, Panthers get back to Stanley Cup Final The Aces' 2022 WNBA title win in September went unacknowledged by the @POTUS account. —

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023 Faux leader Kiké leads the majors in errors (14) and style points while struggling to get back to his career .239 batting average. —

Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2023 Because of math, a 25% drop for the S&P 500 requires a 33% rally to follow in order to just get back to even. —

Stan Choe, ajc, 8 June 2023 All but a few of the 120 stores at the Allen Premium Outlets shopping center reopened as one of the region’s busiest retail destinations tries to get back to normal 25 days after the May 6 mass shooting. —

Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 31 May 2023

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