verb To come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
- She returned to her hometown after ten years abroad.
- He returned the borrowed book the next day.
- The birds return to this lake every spring, once the ice has melted.
verb To take an item back to a shop for a refund or exchange.
- I need to return these shoes — they don't fit.
- He had to return the broken kettle, and the shop gave him his money back.
- If the jumper is too small, you can return it within a month.
noun The act of coming back, or of giving something back.
- His return to the team was celebrated by fans.
- They processed the return within a week.
- The return of the library books was recorded at the front desk.
noun The profit or loss made on an investment.
- The fund promised a steady annual return of 5%.
- Safe savings usually offer a lower return than riskier shares.
- Investors were disappointed by the poor return on their property.
noun A form submitted to the government reporting income for tax purposes.
- She filed her tax return just before the deadline.
- You must send your tax return to the authorities every year.
- He asked an accountant to check his tax return for mistakes.
