bk/ verb 1. to return They got back home very late.  When didthey get back from the cinema? 2. to getsomething again which you had before  Igot my money back after I had complained tothe manager.  to get your breath back tobreathe normally after being breathless  Atmy age, I can’t walk uphill very far withoutstopping to get my breath back. 3. to phoneback or reply by post  I’ll find out what thesituation is and get back to you as soon as Ican.