return

noun

1. 1

   the act of someone appearing again

   his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited

2. 2

   a coming to or returning home

   on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party

3. 3

   getting something back again

   upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing

4. 4

   the act of going back to a prior location

   they set out on their return to the base camp

5. 5

   (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble

6. 6

   a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player

   he won the point on a cross-court return

7. 7

   a reciprocal group action

   in return we gave them as good as we got

8. 8

   the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed

9. 9

   document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

   his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return

10. 10

    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher

11. 11

    happening again (especially at regular intervals)

    the return of spring

12. 12

    the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction