Phrasal verb
get back together
Definition
phrasal verb. to start a romantic relationship again with a person you were with in the past.
phrasal verb. to resume a romantic relationship after a period of separation or a formal breakup.
Examples
“I think they will get back together soon.”
“After being apart for six months, Sarah and Tom decided to get back together and try again.”
“Despite their tumultuous history and the skepticism of their friends, the couple eventually chose to get back together following a long period of self-reflection.”
Examples
simple
“I think they will get back together soon.”
contextual
“After being apart for six months, Sarah and Tom decided to get back together and try again.”
complex
“Despite their tumultuous history and the skepticism of their friends, the couple eventually chose to get back together following a long period of self-reflection.”
Usage
often used without an object when referring to both people, or with 'with' to specify the partner.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'reconcile' (formal) and 'make up' (which can just mean ending an argument without necessarily having broken up); it is a very common theme in pop music and film.
Pitfall
They got back together themselves.
They got back together.
the phrase is already reciprocal, so you do not need a reflexive pronoun like 'themselves'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
back together
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + back + together (+ with + object)
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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