return to

phrasal verb

returned to; returning to; returns to

: to go to (a place where one works, studies, etc.) again after being away for a time

When do you return to school?

: to start doing or using (something) again especially after a long time

She hopes to return to working at home next week.

: 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.

: 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 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band recently capped the first 2024 leg of their world tour and will play 25 shows throughout Europe this spring and summer before returning to North America for more dates beginning in August. —

Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 May 2024 The next morning, Tran returned to the same area and saw another victim, who prosecutors identified by the initials G.T. —

Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for return to

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