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.
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Off-White, following a show in New York last season, will make its return to the Paris calendar on March 5.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The Bruins return to Jackie Robinson Stadium for a game against Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday before traveling to open Big Ten Conference play against Ohio State in a three-game series starting Friday.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Na has spent the last four years on the LIV tour but has decided to return to traditional tours in 2026 and made the New Zealand Open the first tournament on his return.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
If healthy, the Mavericks have the makings of a roster that could return to the playoffs next season after a two-year postseason drought.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The Bruins return to Jackie Robinson Stadium for a game against Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday before traveling to open Big Ten Conference play against Ohio State in a three-game series starting Friday.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Na has spent the last four years on the LIV tour but has decided to return to traditional tours in 2026 and made the New Zealand Open the first tournament on his return.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
If healthy, the Mavericks have the makings of a roster that could return to the playoffs next season after a two-year postseason drought.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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