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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Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after first appearance since Feb. 14 hospitalization
Francis delegated to two cardinals his role in presiding over this weekend's Easter masses, The Vatican Press Office said on Wednesday.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
The summer concert calendar is filling up around Kansas City, and a popular weekly series is set to return to downtown’s entertainment district.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Individuals should not return to the area for any reason.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after first appearance since Feb. 14 hospitalization
Francis delegated to two cardinals his role in presiding over this weekend's Easter masses, The Vatican Press Office said on Wednesday.
—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
The summer concert calendar is filling up around Kansas City, and a popular weekly series is set to return to downtown’s entertainment district.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Individuals should not return to the area for any reason.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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