1. present participle of return; going back to a place or previous state

1. that comes back or goes back

1. the act of going back or coming back

Examples

• She is returning home from college next week.
• The returning students filled the hallways.
• He’s returning the book to the library today.
• The returning champion defended her title successfully.
• They are returning to their old neighborhood.
• The returning flight was delayed by two hours.
• His returning to work after the injury was gradual.