CEFR A2

returning

verb

Meaning

Coming or going back to a place or person after being away.

Examples

The train is returning to the station after a brief stop.
He is returning the book to the library before it's due.

Synonyms: coming back, reverting, repatriating

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returning (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

Definition

Coming or going back to a place or person after being away.

Examples

The train is returning to the station after a brief stop.
He is returning the book to the library before it's due.
She felt a sense of relief upon returning to her familiar surroundings.

How to Use returning

returning to (prepositional phrase): Going back to a place or state. — "She is returning to her hometown after college."
returning something (collocation): Giving an object back. — "He is returning the book to the library."
returning from (prepositional phrase): Coming back from a location. — "They are returning from their trip to Italy."

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