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
Husband-and-wife co-owners Jasmin and Garrett Sanders posted about the closure online to their 2,500 Facebook followers, sharing plans for Garrett to return to his previous career as a financial adviser while Jasmin homeschools their children.
—
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
While the physical manuscripts have returned to China and will go on view at the National Museum of China in July, the Smithsonian will retain digital versions of the documents for further research.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
However, because of their age, nearly all their sentences were suspended, and none of the defendants will return to jail owing to their time already served.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2025
How their mother never returned to Zhou and for years refused all contact with her son.
—Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
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.
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
While the physical manuscripts have returned to China and will go on view at the National Museum of China in July, the Smithsonian will retain digital versions of the documents for further research.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
However, because of their age, nearly all their sentences were suspended, and none of the defendants will return to jail owing to their time already served.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 May 2025
How their mother never returned to Zhou and for years refused all contact with her son.
—Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
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 29 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share