BACK IN(TO) CIRCULATION

back in(to) circulation: translation

1. Fig. back enjoying one's social contacts; back continuing to make new friends and develop a social life. (*Typically: be \back in(to) circulation; get \back in(to) circulation.) •

After her illness, Kristine looked forward to getting back into circulation.

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I want to get back in circulation and have some fun.

2. Fig. becoming available for dating again. (*Typically: be \back in(to) circulation; get \back in(to) circulation.) •

Now that Fred and Amy are through, Amy is getting back into circulation.

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Now that you're divorced, are you going to get back into circulation?