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returnadjectiveonly before noun UK /rɪˈtɜː(r)n/ 1 Britishrelating to travel to and from a place. The American word is round-tripa return trip/ticket/journey Synonyms and related words
Booking on and travelling by transport 1a relating to the part of a journey that involves going back to a place or coming back from a placeShe started to feel ill on the return flight to London. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe journeys bumpy by way of something circuitous
2 a return match, game etc is the second one that is played between two opponents or teams Synonyms and related words
General words relating to sports and games
returnadjectiveonly before noun US /rɪˈtɜrn/ 1 Britishround-tripa return trip/ticket/journey Synonyms and related words
Booking on and traveling by transport 1a relating to the part of a trip that involves going back to a place or coming back from a placeShe started to feel sick on the return flight to London. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe journeys bumpy by way of something circuitous
2 a return match, game, etc. is the second one that is played between two opponents or teams Synonyms and related words
General words relating to sports and games
return
1 singular/uncountable a situation in which you go back to a place or come back from a placereturn from: Harry had met Olivia shortly after his return from India. return to: Back at the hotel, John was packing for his return to London. on someone’s return (from/to something): On her return to England, she published an account of her travels. Synonyms and related words
To return, or to return something to a place 2 singular/uncountable a situation in which you go back to a previous activity or conditionreturn to: the country’s return to democratic rule Synonyms and related words
Repetition and repetitive return repetition repetitive 2a the start of a feeling or situation againreturn of: After a long winter, they eagerly awaited the return of spring. Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages beginning start introduction
3 countable/uncountable the action of putting, sending, or taking something back to the place where it came fromNo returns are allowed on sale merchandise. on/upon (the) return of something: Your deposit will be refunded upon return of the bicycle. Synonyms and related words
To return, or to return something to a place 4 countable/uncountable a profit on money that you have investedreturn of: We were able to get a return of 10% on our investment. return on: This represents a likely return on capital of over 20% in the first year. Synonyms and related words
Investing and investments annuity arbitrage blue chip 5 countable Britisha ticket that takes you to a place and back againI’d like two returns to Glasgow, please. Synonyms and related words
Tickets for travelling Apex boarding card boarding pass 5a a ticket for an event that you give back because you no longer want it, so that it can be sold to someone elseWe could queue for returns on the day of the concert. Synonyms and related words
6 returns plural the results of an electionEarly returns show that the Labour Party is in the lead. Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system alternative vote AV ballot rigging 7 countable an official form that you must fill out, especially one involving taxes Synonyms and related words
Relating to tax and taxation 8 uncountable a return keyPress ‘Return’ if you wish to proceed. Synonyms and related words
Keys on the computer keyboard Alt key arrow key backspace 9 countable the action of hitting a ball back to an opponent in a game such as tennisWilliams hit a wonderful return. Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
by return (of post) in return many happy returns return
1 singular/uncountable a situation in which you go back to a place or come back from a placereturn from: Harry had met Olivia shortly after his return from India. return to: Back at the hotel, John was packing for his return to London. on someone’s return (from/to something): On her return to England, she published an account of her travels. Synonyms and related words
To return, or to return something to a place 2 singular/uncountable a situation in which you go back to a previous activity or conditionreturn to: the country’s return to democratic rule Synonyms and related words
Repetition and repetitive repetition repetitive return 2a the start of a feeling or situation againreturn of: After a long winter, they eagerly awaited the return of spring. Synonyms and related words
Beginnings, starts and early stages beginning start introduction
3 countable/uncountable the action of putting, sending, or taking something back to the place where it came fromNo returns are allowed on sale merchandise. on/upon (the) return of something: Your deposit will be refunded upon return of the bicycle. Synonyms and related words
To return, or to return something to a place 4 countable/uncountable a profit on money that you have investedreturn of: We were able to get a return of 10% on our investment. return on: This represents a likely return on capital of over 20% in the first year. Synonyms and related words
Investing and investments annuity arbitrage blue chip 5 countable Britisha round-tripI’d like two returns to Glasgow, please. Synonyms and related words
Tickets for traveling boarding card boarding pass bus pass 5a a ticket for an event that you give back because you no longer want it, so that it can be sold to someone else Synonyms and related words
6 returns plural the results of an electionEarly returns show that the President is in the lead. Synonyms and related words
Elections and relating to the electoral system advance poll alternative vote AV 7 countable an official form that you must fill out, especially one involving taxes Synonyms and related words
Relating to tax and taxation 8 uncountable a return keyPress “Return” if you wish to proceed. Synonyms and related words
Keys on the computer keyboard Alt key arrow key backspace 9 countable the action of hitting a ball back to an opponent in a game such as tennisWilliams hit a wonderful return. Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
by return (of post) in return many happy returns return
1 intransitive to go back to a place where you were earlier, or to come back from a place where you have just beenOne day she just walked out and never returned. return to: Be careful. We want you to return to base in one piece. return from: And when do you return from Paris? return home: He returned home around midnight. Synonyms and related words
To return, or to return something to a place 1a if a feeling or situation returns, it starts to happen againI see that the good weather has returned. If the nausea returns, take one of these pills. doubts/fears/suspicions return: All my fears returned when I realized he’d gone to see her again. Synonyms and related words
To start to exist or happen Synonyms and related words
What feelings and emotions do come over return run away with
2 transitive to put, send, or take something back to the place where it came fromShe had to return the dress because it didn’t fit. return something to someone: Please complete the questionnaire and return it to the personnel department. Synonyms and related words
To take something somewhere Synonyms and related words
To send something somewhere Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 3 transitive to do or say something to someone that is similar to something that they have done or said to youI waved and called to her, and she returned my greeting. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to return your phone call earlier. return the favour (=help someone because they have helped you): Thanks for helping me. I’ll try to return the favour some day. return someone’s fire (=shoot at someone who has shot at you): As soon as we started shooting, the enemy returned our fire. Synonyms and related words
To reward someone’s kindness 4 transitive businessto produce a particular amount of profit on money that has been investedThe £10,000 she invested returned a handsome profit. Synonyms and related words
Investing and investments annuity arbitrage blue chip 5 intransitive/transitive to hit a ball back to your opponent in a game such as tennisShe usually returns serve very well. Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport 6 transitive to elect someone to a position, especially in parliamentreturn someone to something: The voters returned her to parliament last year. return someone to office: It seems unlikely that the President will be returned to office. Synonyms and related words
To vote in an election or on a political issue
return a verdict (of something)
return
1 intransitive to go back to a place where you were earlier, or to come back from a place where you have just beenOne day she just walked out and never returned. return home: He returned home around midnight. return to: Be careful. We want you to return to base in one piece. return from: And when do you return from Paris? Synonyms and related words
To return, or to return something to a place 1a if a feeling or situation returns, it starts to happen againI see that the good weather has returned. If the nausea returns, take one of these pills. doubts/fears/suspicions return: All my fears returned when I realized he’d gone to see her again. Synonyms and related words
To start to exist or happen Synonyms and related words
What feelings and emotions do
2 transitive to put, send, or take something back to the place where it came fromShe had to return the dress because it didn’t fit. return something to someone: Please complete the questionnaire and return it to the personnel department. Synonyms and related words
To take something somewhere bear bring along bring around Synonyms and related words
To send something somewhere Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 3 transitive to do or say something to someone that is similar to something that they have done or said to youI waved and called to her, and she returned my greeting. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to return your phone call earlier. return the favor (=help someone because they have helped you): Thanks for helping me. I’ll try to return the favor some day. return someone’s fire (=shoot at someone who has shot at you): As soon as we started shooting, the enemy returned our fire. Synonyms and related words
To reward someone’s kindness 4 transitive businessto produce a particular amount of profit on money that has been investedThe $10,000 she invested returned a handsome profit. Synonyms and related words
Investing and investments annuity arbitrage blue chip 5 intransitive/transitive to hit a ball back to your opponent in a game such as tennisShe usually returns serve very well. Synonyms and related words
To kick or hit a ball in a game or sport 6 transitive to elect someone to a position, especially in a legislaturereturn someone to something: The voters returned her to the Senate last year. return someone to office: It seems unlikely that the President will be returned to office. Synonyms and related words
To vote in an election or on a political issue
return a verdict (of something)
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