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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The helicopter landed delicately, like a bird returning to its nest.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
The Forget Tomorrow World Tour was first announced in January and marked Timberlake’s return to touring after a five-year hiatus.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
After returning to Philadelphia to assist Lord John Grey (David Berry) and his nephew, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) learns devastating news.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Mythical Motifs Glinda and Elphaba return to the big screen this year for a 2024 iteration of the unlikely friendship between two utterly contrasting witches.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
The Forget Tomorrow World Tour was first announced in January and marked Timberlake’s return to touring after a five-year hiatus.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
After returning to Philadelphia to assist Lord John Grey (David Berry) and his nephew, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) learns devastating news.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Mythical Motifs Glinda and Elphaba return to the big screen this year for a 2024 iteration of the unlikely friendship between two utterly contrasting witches.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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