To come or go back (to a place or person).
Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter.
To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
To return to my story[…]
To recur; to come again.
Winter returns every year.
From Middle English returnen, retornen, from Anglo-Norman returner, from Old French retourner, retorner, from Medieval Latin retornare (“to turn back”), from re- + tornare (“to turn”). Compare beturn.
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A return ticket.
Do you want a one-way or a return?
An item that is returned, e.g. due to a defect.
Most product returns to the top retailers in the USA (either direct from the consumer or through non-sales) will be taken back by the original suppliers for rework or disposal.