by return

baɪ rɪˈtɜːn

Definition

Definition of by return - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

prompt response

immediately after receiving something

Please send the documents by return.
She replied to the email by return.
The invoice was paid by return.

immediately

instantly

promptly

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with by return

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

reply by return

send a response immediately after receiving a message

Please reply by return to confirm your attendance.

by return mail

adv.

in response to a letter

Please send your reply by return mail.

by return post

adv.

immediately in reply using the next available mail

Please send your answer by return post.

by return of post

adv.

immediately in the next mail delivery

Please send the documents by return of post.

Expressions with return

return empty-handed

come back without obtaining an item

She searched for the book but returned empty-handed.

return the favour

do something nice for someone who helped you

She helped me last week, so I will return the favour.

return to sender

send back to the original sender

The package was damaged, so I had to return to sender.

return to earth

become more realistic or grounded

After the meeting, he had to return to earth.

return to form

comeback to previous success or quality

The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

return to one's senses

regain mental clarity after confusion or shock

After the accident, he finally returned to his senses.

Terms with by return included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

drive home

transport home

return someone to their home by car

drive back

transportation

return someone or something by car

drive back

travel

return to a previous location by driving

walk back

movement

return to a place by walking

rented accommodation

housing

place to live used by someone in return for paying rent

right itself

self-correction

return to a correct position or state by itself

vassal

feudal system

person granted land by a feudal lord in return for services

abandoned property

legal

property left by owner without intention to return

View all translations of by return

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:par retour, ...
German:umgehend, ...
Italian:al più presto, ...
Spanish:de inmediato, ...
Portuguese:de imediato, ...
Chinese:立即, ...
Japanese:折り返し, ...
Arabic:عَلى الفَوْر, ...
Hebrew:לְאַלְתַּר, ...
Russian:немедленно, ...
Ukrainian:негайно, ...
Hindi:वापसी डाक से, ...
Bengali:প্রাপ্তিমাত্র, ...
Catalan:de seguida, ...
Czech:obratem, ...
Danish:straks, ...
Dutch:per omgaande, ...
Greek:αμέσως, ...
Hungarian:fordultával, ...
Khmer:ភ្លាមៗបន្ទាប់ពីទទួលបាន, ...
Korean:즉시, ...
Persian:به محض دریافت, ...
Polish:niezwłocznie, ...
Portuguese (BR):imediatamente, ...
Romanian:imediat, ...
Swedish:omedelbart, ...
Thai:ทันทีที่ได้รับ, ...
Turkish:hemen, ...
Vietnamese:ngay khi nhận được, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of by return - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

Expressions with by return

Expressions with return

Terms related to by return

Terms with by return included in their meaning

View all translations of by return

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery