Definitions

1. verb

to come or go back to a place, a former state, or a previous time; to give or send something back

“She returned to her hometown for the holidays.”

2. noun

an act of coming back to a place, a former state, or a previous time; something that is given or sent back

“Her return to the company was met with great enthusiasm.”

3. noun

a quantity of money given back to someone, typically as change or as part of a refund

“The store gave her a large return on her purchase.”

4. noun

a movement or action that is repeated or recurring, especially in a cyclic or periodic manner

“The return of the seasons is a natural process.”

5. noun

a position or office from which someone has been recalled or dismissed

“He was forced to return to his old job due to financial difficulties.”

6. noun

a payment or reimbursement made to someone, typically for expenses incurred

“The company will make a return on its investment next year.”

7. noun

the last part or stage of a journey, process, or situation

“The return journey was long and tiring.”

8. noun

a number of items that are returned to a store, especially as part of a refund or exchange

“The store had a high return rate on its winter clothing.”

9. noun

a state or condition of being able to be restored or brought back

“The company’s return on investment was impressive.”