Get back with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbæk/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
GET or GIT-BAK-WITH or WITH
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈæk/ /wˈɪð
get-BAK-with
Definition
To restart a romantic relationship with someone you broke up with before.
Usage & Nuances
This phrasal verb is informal and mostly used for romantic relationships, rarely for friends or others. Commonly appears as 'get back with my ex' or 'get back with her'. Do not confuse with 'get back at' (revenge) or 'get back to' (respond).
Spanish: volver con - regresar con (una pareja)Portuguese (BR): voltar com (alguém) - reatar o relacionamentoPortuguese (PT): voltar a namorar com - reatar com (alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 复合 (与某人)Chinese (Traditional): 復合 (與某人)Hindi: फिर से साथ आनाArabic: العودة إلى (شخص ما) - الرجوع إلى العلاقةBengali: ফিরে আসা (রোমান্টিক সম্পর্ক) - আবার শুরু করা (সম্পর্ক)Russian: сойтись снова - возобновить отношенияJapanese: よりを戻すVietnamese: quay lại với nhauKorean: 다시 사귀다Turkish: yeniden birlikte olmakUrdu: پھر سے تعلق قائم کرناIndonesian: balikan - kembali berpacaran
Example Sentences
He wants to get back with his ex-girlfriend.
basic
Did you get back with your boyfriend?
basic
She is thinking about whether to get back with him or not.
basic
After talking things over, they decided to get back with each other.
natural
I can't believe he's really going to get back with her after all that happened.
natural
Some people regret breaking up and wish they could get back with their ex.
natural