return (EN)

verb, noun

verb “return”

1. to come or go back
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   After his long journey, he returned home to celebrate his mother's birthday.
2. to give something back to the person or place it came from
   After finding the lost wallet, she returned it to its grateful owner.
3. to place or put something back in its original location
   After reading the book, she returned it to the shelf where she found it.
4. to go back in thought, narration, or argument
   Before I digress further, let's return to the main point of our discussion.
5. to reciprocate (e.g. a phone call or visit)
   After enjoying their hospitality last week, I returned their visit by inviting them over for dinner.
6. to take or send an item back to the store for a refund
   The sweater was too big, so I returned it to the store for a refund.
7. to hit a tennis ball back to the opponent after they have served
   During the match, she skillfully returned every powerful serve her opponent made.
8. to play a card in response to another player's lead in a card game
   When she led with a heart, I had no choice but to return with a heart of my own.
9. to throw a cricket ball back to the wicket-keeper or a fielder from somewhere in the field
   After catching the ball near the boundary, the fielder quickly returned it to the wicket-keeper to attempt a run-out.

noun “return”

1. the act of going or coming back
   After a year abroad, her family eagerly awaited her return.
2. a ticket that allows someone to travel to a place and back again
   She booked a return flight to Paris since she planned to come back next week.
3. an item that has been sent back to the place of purchase or the act of sending it back
   After trying on the dress at home, she realized it didn't fit, so she made a return at the store the next day.
4. a formal report or statement of facts or statistics
   The company's annual returns showed a significant increase in sales compared to the previous year.
5. the profit or loss made on an investment
   After a year, her stock portfolio showed an impressive 10% return on investment.
6. a document reporting income to the government for tax purposes
   Before the April deadline, I made sure to file my tax returns accurately to avoid any penalties.
7. a symbol used in computing to indicate the start of a new line
   The return key on your keyboard is marked with the symbol ⏎.
8. the act of catching a ball after a punt in American football and running it back
   During last night's game, the kick returner dodged three tackles and sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown on an impressive punt return.
9. a throw from a fielder to another player at the wicket in cricket
   After stopping the ball near the boundary, the fielder made a swift return to the bowler's end, catching the batsman off guard.