return to

phrasal-verb
UK: /rɪˈtɜːn tuː/
US: /rɪˈtɜːrn tuː/

  1. To go back to a place.

    1. We will return to our house soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the break, we will return to the main topic of discussion. [ ] [ ]

  2. To start doing something again.

    1. I want to return to playing the guitar. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long absence, she decided to return to her previous job. [ ] [ ]

  3. To give or put something back.

    1. Please return to me the book you borrowed. [ ] [ ]
    2. You must return to the store the faulty item for a refund. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revert to go back to resume

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "return to" in English means: To go back to a place., To start doing something again., To give or put something back..

The phonetic transcription of "return to" is /rɪˈtɜːn tuː/ in British English and /rɪˈtɜːrn tuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "return to": revert to, go back to, resume.

Example usage of "return to": "We will return to our house soon.". More examples on the page.