return to
Definition of return 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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: to go back or come back again
: to go back in thought, practice, or condition : revert
: to pass back to an earlier possessor
: the act of coming back to or from a place or condition
: a regular or frequent returning : recurrence
: the delivery of a legal order (such as a writ) to the proper officer or court
: having or formed by a change of direction
: doubled on itself
: played, delivered, or given in return
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