return to

phrasal verb

returned to; returning to; returns to

: to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time

When do you return to school?

: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time

She hopes to return to working at home next week.

: 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.

: to change back to (an earlier or original condition or state)

She soon returned to her old habits.

His breathing returned to normal.

Examples of return to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film deals most intriguingly with C.K.’s incendiary, semi-under-the-radar return to the comedy world. —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2024 The machine automatically sorts materials patrons return to the library into different categories through radio-frequency identification technology, according to Courtney Fitzgerald, the library's senior circulation librarian. —

Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2024 Months after rumors circulated that the reality star wouldn't be returning to the series for its upcoming tenth season, Flowers confirmed her exit from the Bravo series during an episode of Scheananigans with Scheana Shay that published on Friday, July 12. —

Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 Asked if Europe will be left on its own if Trump returns to power, the president said U.S. allies are fearful about his predecessor winning. —

Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for return to

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