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
Original trio of stars Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving will return to their roles for the new film.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Following the experimental music journey that was 2020’s Gigaton, Pearl Jam returns to familiar, heavy turf on Dark Matter, the legendary Seattle rock band’s 12th studio album.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Grand Carnivale returns to the park July 20 to Aug. 4.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
Swift will return to the stage in Paris, France, on May 9.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Berk was fired and Skoll returned to run day-to-day operations, opting to use a small office between King and Weyermann, versus Berk’s old digs.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Subway has finally succumbed to the pressure: Honey Oat Bread has returned to the menu after a four-year hiatus.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Prince William’s outing came the day after his kids returned to the classroom after a half-term break.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
After the appeals court rules, the lawsuit likely will return to Boise, where the substance of the challenge will be litigated in earnest.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Following the experimental music journey that was 2020’s Gigaton, Pearl Jam returns to familiar, heavy turf on Dark Matter, the legendary Seattle rock band’s 12th studio album.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Grand Carnivale returns to the park July 20 to Aug. 4.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 19 Apr. 2024
Swift will return to the stage in Paris, France, on May 9.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Berk was fired and Skoll returned to run day-to-day operations, opting to use a small office between King and Weyermann, versus Berk’s old digs.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024
Subway has finally succumbed to the pressure: Honey Oat Bread has returned to the menu after a four-year hiatus.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Prince William’s outing came the day after his kids returned to the classroom after a half-term break.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
After the appeals court rules, the lawsuit likely will return to Boise, where the substance of the challenge will be litigated in earnest.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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