get even

Verb get even has 2 senses

• get even(v = verb.competition) equalise, equalize - compensate; make the score equal;
is one way to hit, rack up, score, tally
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

• get even(v = verb.competition) get back - take revenge or even out a score; "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even"
is one way to avenge, retaliate, revenge
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP