return to one's unit; go back to one's original profession
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to return to one's original unit or team
neutralOriginally and literally used in military or group contexts.
After recovering from his injuries, he immediately requested to return to his unit.
After the game was paused, the players all returned to the sidelines.
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He returned to the team on time after a three-day vacation.
verb
to go back to one's original profession or field of work (figurative)
neutralMetaphorical usage; common when someone resumes a career they trained for but left.
He studied metallurgy, worked in administration for many years after graduation, and has now returned to his field.
This former doctor, after struggling in the business world for ten years, finally decided to return to the profession and work at a hospital again.
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Many programmers find it difficult to smoothly return to their technical roles after being away from them for many years.