returning

• Bezeichnet etwas, das zurückkehrt oder zurückkommt, oder etwas, das in einen früheren Zustand, an einen früheren Ort oder zu einer früheren Tätigkeit zurückführt.

Describes something that is coming back or going back to a previous place, state, or activity.

1. Tending to revertB2formal

   Having a tendency to go back to a previous condition, state, or place.

   zurückkehrend

   • The returning tide slowly covered the sand.
   • His returning health was a relief to everyone.
   • The patient showed returning symptoms after the treatment.

   Synonymerecurrentrelapsingretrograderetrogressivereversionary

2. Tending to be turned backC1formal

   Having a tendency to be directed or sent back to a previous point or position.

   zurückkehrend

   • The returning signal indicated a problem in the circuit.
   • The returning echo confirmed the depth of the canyon.
   • The returning beam of light was measured by the sensor.

   Synonymerecurrentretrogradereverting

   Antonymeforwardonward

• 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