return

• Die Handlung, an einen Ort oder zu einer Person zurückzukehren, oder die Handlung, etwas zurückzugeben, abzugeben oder zurückzuschicken. Auch die Rückgabe selbst bzw. das dafür Geleistete.

A noun referring to the act of coming or going back to a place or person, or the act of giving, putting, or sending something back.

1. Coming backA2formal

   The act of coming or going back to a place or person.

   Rückkehr

   • We are waiting for your return from vacation.
   • His return to the company was unexpected.
   • The return of the prodigal son was celebrated.

   Synonymecomebackhomecomingreappearancerecurrencereentryreversion

   Antonymedepartureexitleave

2. Financial profitB2formalbusiness

   The amount of profit or gain from an investment.

   Rendite

   • The investment provided a good return.
   • They expect a high return on their capital.
   • The stock market offers variable returns.

   Synonymeearningsgainincomepayoffproceedsprofityield

   Antonymeloss

3. Key on keyboardA1informalIT

   The key used to execute a command or move to a new line.

   Eingabetaste

   • Press the return key to submit the form.
   • Hit return after typing your password.
   • The return key is also called Enter.

   Synonymeenter

4. Sports termC1informalamericansport

   In American football, receiving a kicked ball and running it back.

   Return

   • He made an impressive return on the kickoff.
   • The return set up a touchdown.
   • The player fumbled during the return.

• Verb, das die Rückkehr an einen Ort oder zu einer Person bezeichnet oder die Rückgabe einer Sache.

A verb used to indicate the act of coming or going back to a place or person, or giving something back.

1. A1formal

   To come or go back to a place or person.

   Zurückkommen

   • She returned home after a long trip.
   • When will you return from vacation?
   • He returned to the office after lunch.

   Synonymecome backget backgo backreappear

   Antonymedepartgoleave

2. Give backA2formal

   To send or give something back to its owner or original place.

   Zurückgeben

   • Please return the book to the library.
   • I returned the faulty product to the store.
   • She returned the borrowed money to her friend.

   Synonymegive backrestituterestorerevertsend back

   Antonymekeepretain

3. Happen againB1formal

   To occur or appear again.

   Wiederkehren

   • The pain returned after a few hours.
   • The symptoms returned despite the treatment.
   • Old habits returned when he was stressed.

   Synonymecome backreappearrecurrepeatresurface