Get back together Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbæk/ /təˈɡɛðɝ

GET-bak-tuh-GEH-thur

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /bˈæk/ /təɡˈɛðɐ

get-BAK-tuh-GEH-thuh

Definition

When two people who were in a romantic relationship start dating each other again after a breakup. It can also refer to groups or friends reuniting after being apart.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal, mostly about romantic couples. Common collocations: 'get back together with someone', 'try to get back together'. Can apply to friends or groups but less often. Don't confuse with 'get together' (meet up).

• Spanish: volver a estar juntos - reconciliarse (pareja)
• Portuguese (BR): voltar a ficar juntos - reatar (relacionamento)
• Portuguese (PT): voltar a estar juntos - reconciliar-se (casal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 复合 - 重归于好
• Chinese (Traditional): 復合 - 重修舊好
• Hindi: फिर से साथ आना - सुलह करना (रिश्ता)
• Arabic: العودة معًا - التصالح (علاقة عاطفية)
• Bengali: আবার একসাথে হওয়া - আবার মিলিত হওয়া
• Russian: сойтись снова - помириться
• Japanese: よりを戻す - 再び一緒になる
• Vietnamese: quay lại với nhau - tái hợp
• Korean: 다시 만나다 - 다시 사귀다
• Turkish: yeniden bir araya gelmek - barışmak
• Urdu: دوبارہ ساتھ ہونا - دوبارہ ملنا
• Indonesian: balikan - kembali bersama

Example Sentences

They decided to get back together after a long talk.

basic

Do you think they will get back together?

basic

After their fight, they didn't get back together.

basic

A lot of couples get back together after breaking up, but not all relationships work out.

natural

If you want to get back together, you both need to talk honestly.

natural

Rumor has it that the band might get back together for one last concert.

natural