return to
phrasal verb
returned to; returning to; returns to
1
: to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time
When do you return to school?
2
: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time
She hopes to return to working at home next week.
3
: to start an activity again that relates to (something)
He returned to his book after feeding the cat.
Let's return to your first question.
4
: to change back to (an earlier or original condition or state)
She soon returned to her old habits.
His breathing returned to normal.
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Police returned to the neighborhood after 9 a.m. on July 22 to search for the murder weapon, which hadn't been recovered the night before.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
President Donald Trump returned to the White House six months ago.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
By the time Osbourne returned to Milwaukee for a March 5, 1984, concert at the Arena, his concerts had a reliable opening act: protesters outside the venue, criticizing Osbourne and rockers like him for performing the devil's music.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
When in doubt, return to your values, and those plastered on many companies’ websites.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
President Donald Trump returned to the White House six months ago.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
By the time Osbourne returned to Milwaukee for a March 5, 1984, concert at the Arena, his concerts had a reliable opening act: protesters outside the venue, criticizing Osbourne and rockers like him for performing the devil's music.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
When in doubt, return to your values, and those plastered on many companies’ websites.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for return to
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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