return to

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

So to return to the palace prepared to shoot their cautious but cutting infiltration of the Red Keep was a homecoming. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 June 2026

Nevertheless, the lack of clarity over which route to take is complicating efforts for trade in the waterway to return to pre-war levels. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Rework the line, reschedule the plan, or return to an old idea with fresher eyes. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Speculation continues to swirl about whether LeBron James could have interest in a return to the Heat. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for return to

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