return

• Regreso a un lugar o a una persona, o el acto de devolver, colocar o enviar algo de vuelta a su origen o propietario.

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.

   regreso

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

   Sinónimoscomebackhomecomingreappearancerecurrencereentryreversion

   Antónimosdepartureexitleave

2. Financial profitB2formalbusiness

   The amount of profit or gain from an investment.

   Rendimiento financiero

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

   Sinónimosearningsgainincomepayoffproceedsprofityield

   Antónimosloss

3. Key on keyboardA1informalIT

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

   Tecla de retorno (Enter)

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

   Sinónimosenter

4. Sports termC1informalamericansport

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

   Retorno de patada

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

• Verbo que indica volver a un lugar o a una persona, o devolver algo a su dueño o a su estado anterior.

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.

   volver

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

   Sinónimoscome backget backgo backreappear

   Antónimosdepartgoleave

2. Give backA2formal

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

   devolver

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

   Sinónimosgive backrestituterestorerevertsend back

   Antónimoskeepretain

3. Happen againB1formal

   To occur or appear again.

   volver a ocurrir

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

   Sinónimoscome backreappearrecurrepeatresurface