Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɜrn/
noun the action of coming or going back to a place or person
A1 I will be waiting for your return.
A2 The return of the lost dog brought joy to the family.
B1 The return on investment was higher than expected.
B2 The company saw a significant return on their marketing campaign.
C1 His return to the team after injury was celebrated by fans.
C2 The return of the stolen artwork was a relief to the museum.
verb come or go back to a place or person
A1 I will return the book to the library tomorrow.
A2 She returned the faulty product to the store for a refund.
B1 The company is expecting a high return on investment for this project.
B2 After a long absence, he returned to his hometown to visit his family.
C1 The politician promised to return power to the people if elected.
C2 The artist's latest work has received critical acclaim, ensuring a successful return on his efforts.
formal After a long absence, the prodigal son decided to return to his family.
informal I'll return your book as soon as I finish reading it.
slang I'll bounce and then return with the cash.
figurative The artist's inspiration seemed to have left her, but eventually it returned in full force.
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