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Definition return to in British English

return to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to go back to a previous state or way of behaving

Example

Once the holidays were over, our lives returned to normal.

Synonyms and related words
behave treat conform
2

to go back to a subject that has already been mentioned

Example

I'd like to return to what David was saying earlier.

Synonyms and related words
mention refer to invoke
3

to go back to an activity after an interruption

Example

She looked up momentarily but then returned to her reading.

Example

He won't be able to return to work for at least two weeks.

Synonyms and related words
come back to replay repeat
Definition return to in British English