return

/ɹɪtˈɝn/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
“return to your native land”
give back
“render money”
go back to a previous state
“We reverted to the old rules”
go back to something earlier
“This harks back to a previous remark of his”
bring back to the point of departure
return in kind
“return a compliment”
make a return
“return a kickback”
answer back
be restored
“Her old vigor returned”
pay back
“Please refund me my money”
pass down
“render a verdict”
elect again

noun

document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
“his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return”
a coming to or returning home
“on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party”
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
getting something back again
“upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing”
the act of going back to a prior location
“they set out on their return to the base camp”
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
“the average return was about 5%”
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
“the return of spring”
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
“it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”
the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
a reciprocal group action
“in return we gave them as good as we got”
a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
“he won the point on a cross-court return”
(American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble

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