an occasion when someone goes or comes back to a place where they were before
On her return, she went straight to the office.
Some environmentalists argue for a return to a pre-industrial society.
His return to his hometown was a joyous occasion for friends and family.
The soldier's return from deployment was marked by a warm welcome.
The actress made a triumphant return to the stage after a brief hiatus.
The annual family reunion marked the return to the ancestral home.
