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Definition return in British English

return verb

verb
/rɪˈtɜː(r)n/
1

to go back to a place where you were earlier, or to come back from a place where you have just been

Example

One day she just walked out and never returned.

Example

Be careful. We want you to return to base in one piece.

Example

And when do you return from Paris?

Example

He returned home around midnight.

Synonyms and related words
return get back go back
1.1

if a feeling or situation returns, it starts to happen again

Example

I see that the good weather has returned.

Example

If the nausea returns, take one of these pills.

Example

All my fears returned when I realized he'd gone to see her again.

Synonyms and related words
start begin arise come over return run away with
2

to put, send, or take something back to the place where it came from

Example

She had to return the dress because it didn't fit.

Example

Please complete the questionnaire and return it to the personnel department.

Synonyms and related words
bring deliver take send post ship put place position
3

to do or say something to someone that is similar to something that they have done or said to you

Example

I waved and called to her, and she returned my greeting.

Example

I'm sorry I wasn't able to return your phone call earlier.

Example

Thanks for helping me. I'll try to return the favour some day.

Example

As soon as we started shooting, the enemy returned our fire.

Synonyms and related words
repay return exchange
4

to produce a particular amount of profit on money that has been invested

Example

The £10,000 she invested returned a handsome profit.

Synonyms and related words
annuity arbitrage blue chip
5

to hit a ball back to your opponent in a game such as tennis

Example

She usually returns serve very well.

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
6

to elect someone to a position, especially in parliament

Example

The voters returned her to parliament last year.

Example

It seems unlikely that the President will be returned to office.

Synonyms and related words
abstain adopt blackball
Definition return in British English