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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On Friday hurricane-force winds returned to the Boulder area.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Security cameras captured him walking in and leaving, then returning to buy a blue Gatorade.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Staff in both cities will continue to work on staffing and intergovernmental agreements, as well as the service contract, bylaws and articles of incorporation, before returning to the Common Council and other city officials for further approvals.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
When Nanjiani returns to Bagel or his muscular physique later in the show, it’s not performed with a wink.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Security cameras captured him walking in and leaving, then returning to buy a blue Gatorade.
—Josh Peter, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Staff in both cities will continue to work on staffing and intergovernmental agreements, as well as the service contract, bylaws and articles of incorporation, before returning to the Common Council and other city officials for further approvals.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
When Nanjiani returns to Bagel or his muscular physique later in the show, it’s not performed with a wink.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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