return to

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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Ship traffic is unlikely to return to pre-war levels, of around 130 to 140 crossings a day, according to analysts, which could keep oil prices elevated for longer. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 The loss dropped Orlando to 2-5 since returning to action from the league’s summer break. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 By Friday, the French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated, allowing athletes to return to the water and the event to proceed as planned. ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The athletes will enjoy a rest day tomorrow before returning to Mortgage Matchup Center for the second and final day of competition. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for return to

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“Return to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/return%20to. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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