The meaning of RETURN is to go back or come back again. How to use return in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Return.

RETURN definition: 1. to come or go back to a previous place: 2. If people or things return to a previous condition…. Learn more.

to put, bring, take, give, or send back to the original place, position, etc.: to return a book to a shelf; to return a child to her mother; to return the switch to off position.

2. Given, sent, or done in reciprocation or exchange: a return volley; a return invitation. 3. Performed, presented, or taking place again: a return engagement of the ballet; a return tennis match. 4. …

RETURN definition: to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state: to return to public office; See examples of return used in a sentence.

Definition of return verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you return something that you have borrowed or taken, you give it back or put it back. I enjoyed the book and said so when I returned it.

When you return, you go back somewhere after being away. If you haven't been to Disney World since your fifth birthday, it might be fun to return when you're older.

The trip marked a triumphant return for Princess Charlene, two years after she was dealt with life-threatening health issues and was forced to stay in the area for six months in 2021.

She hopes to return to work [=to start working again] next week. She hopes to return to working at home next week. He returned to the old ways of farming.