return

/rɪˈtɜrn/
verb
  1. To come or go back to a place or person.
    • Please return to your seat after the break.
    • The birds return to the same tree every spring.
    • She will return home from her trip tomorrow.
  2. To give, send, or put something back to its original place or owner.
    • I need to return this book to the library by Friday.
    • He returned the borrowed money to his friend.
    • Please return the shopping cart to the rack after use.
  3. To respond or reply to something.
    • He returned the compliment by praising her work.
    • The enemy returned fire during the battle.
    • She returned his greeting with a warm smile.
  4. To produce or yield as a profit or result.
    • The search returned no results for that keyword.
    • The investment returned a 10% profit this year.
    • Hard work often returns great rewards.
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noun
  1. The act of coming or going back to a place or activity.
    • His return to school after the illness was celebrated.
    • The return of spring always brings new flowers.
    • We look forward to your return from vacation.
  2. The act of giving, sending, or putting something back.
    • She filed her tax return before the deadline.
    • The store accepts returns within 30 days.
    • The return of the lost wallet was a relief.
  3. The profit or income gained from an investment or activity.
    • The stock offered a high return on investment.
    • He calculated the annual return on his savings.
    • The business saw a good return for its efforts.
  4. A key on a keyboard that moves the cursor to the next line or confirms an entry.
    • Press the return key to start a new paragraph.
    • The return key is also labeled 'Enter' on some keyboards.
    • Hit return after typing your password.
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