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to go or come back to a person or place
to send, give, or bring something back to someone or to a place
to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund
to go back to a specific situation or condition
(of feelings or thoughts) to reoccur or resurface
to respond to a statement, question, or remark
to make a profit, often in the context of investments, business ventures, or financial activities
to formally state or provide a decision, verdict, or response in answer to a specific request
to submit or present a report, document, or similar item to someone in authority
to elect or choose a person or political party to hold a position in office
to do, say, or feel something in response to the same action, remark, or feeling from others
a coming to or returning home
document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
getting something back again
the act of going back to a prior location
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
the act of hitting the ball back to the opponent after it has been served or hit by the opponent in racket sports like tennis and table tennis
What is a "return"?
A return in racquet sports refers to the act of hitting the ball back after the opponent has served or hit it toward the player. The goal of a return is to place the ball in a position where the opponent has difficulty reaching or returning it. A successful return requires good timing, positioning, and often a strategy to outplay the opponent. In tennis, for example, the return can be done with different techniques, such as a forehand, backhand, or even a volley, depending on the situation and the type of shot coming from the opponent.
a reciprocal group action
the act of someone appearing again
the unsold books that are returned by retailers or distributors to the publisher or wholesaler for credit or refund
What is a "return"?
A return refers to unsold copies of books that are sent back to the publisher or distributor by booksellers. This usually occurs when booksellers need to clear shelf space or when books do not sell as anticipated. Returns are a common practice in the book industry and allow booksellers to recover some of their costs. The returned books may be reprocessed, discounted, or handled according to the publisher's return policy.
a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again
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