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return (EN)
werkwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord

werkwoord “return”

infinitief return; hij returns; verleden tijd returned; volt. deelw. returned; ger. returning
  1. terugkeren
    After his long journey, he returned home to celebrate his mother's birthday.
  2. teruggeven
    After finding the lost wallet, she returned it to its grateful owner.
  3. terugplaatsen
    After reading the book, she returned it to the shelf where she found it.
  4. terugdenken
    Before I digress further, let's return to the main point of our discussion.
  5. beantwoorden (in de context van een telefoontje of bezoek)
    After enjoying their hospitality last week, I returned their visit by inviting them over for dinner.
  6. terugbrengen (goederen)
    The sweater was too big, so I returned it to the store for a refund.
  7. retourneren (in tennis)
    During the match, she skillfully returned every powerful serve her opponent made.
  8. uitspelen (van een kaart in reactie op een ander)
    When she led with a heart, I had no choice but to return with a heart of my own.
  9. terugwerpen (in cricket naar de wicketkeeper of een veldspeler)
    After catching the ball near the boundary, the fielder quickly returned it to the wicket-keeper to attempt a run-out.

zelfstandig naamwoord “return”

enkelvoud return, meervoud returns of ontelbaar
  1. terugkeer
    After a year abroad, her family eagerly awaited her return.
  2. retourtje
    She booked a return flight to Paris since she planned to come back next week.
  3. retourzending (het teruggestuurde item) / het terugsturen (de handeling)
    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. rapport (in de context van een formeel verslag of statistieken)
    The company's annual returns showed a significant increase in sales compared to the previous year.
  5. rendement (op een investering)
    After a year, her stock portfolio showed an impressive 10% return on investment.
  6. belastingaangifte
    Before the April deadline, I made sure to file my tax returns accurately to avoid any penalties.
  7. regeleinde (in de context van informatica)
    The return key on your keyboard is marked with the symbol ⏎.
  8. punt return (in American football)
    During last night's game, the kick returner dodged three tackles and sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown on an impressive punt return.
  9. aangooi (in cricket, van een veldspeler naar een ander bij het wicket)
    After stopping the ball near the boundary, the fielder made a swift return to the bowler's end, catching the batsman off guard.