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

Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit. —Liam Twomey, New York Times, 28 June 2025

The Canadiens are betting that Dobson will return to his best form and help the team become a consistent playoff regular. —Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

There remains no timeline for anything — not throwing with full intensity, not getting on a mound in the bullpen, not a return to play. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025

When season 2 returned in December 2024, Gi-hun returned to the game with a different perspective. —Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 28 June 2025

Rhymes for return to

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