return; go back
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to return; to send back; to refund
Used for returning goods, letters, money, or sending something back to its source.
This product has a defect; I want to apply for a return and refund.
The post office returned the undeliverable letter to the sender.
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The publishing house deemed the manuscript unsuitable and has returned it to the author.
Please refund the overcharged amount to my account.
The customer requested a refund of the deposit.
verb
to go back; to retreat; to return to the original place
Often used when moving physically backwards or reversing a journey due to obstacles.
A landslide occurred ahead, so all vehicles had to turn back.
The expedition team was forced to retreat to camp due to the blizzard.
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He entered a dead end and had to go back the way he came.
The troops received orders to temporarily retreat behind the defense line.
Due to the flood, villagers were asked to retreat to a safe area.