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
In a magical full circle moment, Liu returned to the World Championships in March 2025.
—
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Seymour had just returned to the United States from Russia and was at a dinner party where everyone was discussing Hollywood.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
After being questioned by agents for nearly an hour, he was returned to his residence without any explanation or apology.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Geopolitics and defense returned to the spotlight as investors focused on this year's Munich Security Conference.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for return to
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Seymour had just returned to the United States from Russia and was at a dinner party where everyone was discussing Hollywood.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
After being questioned by agents for nearly an hour, he was returned to his residence without any explanation or apology.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Geopolitics and defense returned to the spotlight as investors focused on this year's Munich Security Conference.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for return to
Cite this Entry
“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
