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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The 50-year-old lander probe returned to Earth early Saturday, May 10, entering the atmosphere at about 2:24 a.m.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Arrivals and departures were slowed before the airport returned to normal operations.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Next February, Chantal and Keith hope to travel Europe and stop in Italy to watch their sons play side-by-side once again for Team USA when NHL players return to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 May 2025
The Oscar winner returned to his hometown in 2014, reconnected with prom date Laurie Laycock Bach and even played basketball with her son.
—Aja Hoggatt, EW.com, 11 May 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Arrivals and departures were slowed before the airport returned to normal operations.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
Next February, Chantal and Keith hope to travel Europe and stop in Italy to watch their sons play side-by-side once again for Team USA when NHL players return to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 May 2025
The Oscar winner returned to his hometown in 2014, reconnected with prom date Laurie Laycock Bach and even played basketball with her son.
—Aja Hoggatt, EW.com, 11 May 2025
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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