- get back
Intransitive
Meaning: return
Example: She got back from France yesterday. I hope she brought me some cheese!get something back
Transitive, Separable
Meaning: receive something you had before
Example: She finally got her jacket back from her friend who borrowed it last month.get back at someone
Transitive, Inseparable
Meaning: retaliate, take revenge
Example: My sister got back at me for borrowing her shoes without asking. She stole my favorite shirt.