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

After more than two decades away, the Games will return to the United States twice in the next eight years. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026

Gu returned to familiar territory on Sunday when asked about representing China, pointing to the number of people in that country, particularly girls, who have become engaged with her sport. —Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Feb. 2026

Something for Stars fans to keep an eye on upon Rantanen’s return to Dallas. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

Blythe, 23, returned to Hawaii Pacific for his 2025 season and is now at Nevada. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for return to

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