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

Rather than marking their anniversary at home, the Prince and Princess of Wales, one of the world's most glamorous couples with Hollywood star appeal, will return to Scotland for a two-day visit to the Isles of Mull and Iona, part of the Hebrides archipelago off the west coast. —Staff and Wire Reports, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025

There were around 380 lawyers in the civil rights division when Trump returned to office in January, according to The New York Times. —Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025

Durant was able to return to playing at an All-NBA level after injuring his achilles. —Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Best fit: Would Rick Tocchet consider returning to Pittsburgh, given how long the turnaround is expected to take? —Scott Powers, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for return to

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