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.

Examples of return to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shortly before last year's World Series, the relief pitcher stepped away from the team and did not return to pitch in any games in the seven-game series. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026

Later that day, detectives flew to Iowa, where Hannah Knapke had returned to college. —Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026

Goslin, 27, has returned to her alma mater as the varsity coach, after serving for two years as the freshman coach. —Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026

The raid is the second major military campaign launched by the president since returning to office a year ago, following widespread airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in June. —Richard Hall, Time, 3 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for return to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue