return path
rɪˈtɜːrn pæθ
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Definition of return path - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
navigationpath leading back to an original point
  • We followed the return path to the campsite.
backtrack
2.
electricityTECH.route by which a current returns to its sourceTECH.
  • The circuit was completed through the return path.
3.
communicationTECH.route for data to return to senderTECH.
  • The email bounced back due to an incorrect return path.
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Expressions with return

return empty-handedv.
come back without obtaining an item
She searched for the book but returned empty-handed.
by returnadv.
immediately after receiving something
Please send the documents by return.
return the favourv.
do something nice for someone who helped you
She helped me last week, so I will return the favour.
return to senderv.
send back to the original sender
The package was damaged, so I had to return to sender.
return to earthv.
become more realistic or grounded
After the meeting, he had to return to earth.
return to formn.
comeback to previous success or quality
The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

Expressions with path

beaten pathn.
route that is used frequently
The beaten path through the park is well-worn.
well-worn pathn.
path showing signs of frequent use
The hikers followed the well-worn path through the forest.
middle pathn.
moderate solution between two extremes
The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.
well-beaten pathn.
path frequently used by many people
The hikers followed the well-beaten path through the forest.
break a new pathv.
create a new physical trail or route
The hikers decided to break a new path through the forest.
clear the pathv.
remove obstacles from a path
They worked hard to clear the path after the storm.
path to successn.
steps taken to reach success
Hard work and dedication are part of the path to success.
lead someone down the garden pathv.
cause someone to believe false information or be deceived
He tried to lead her down the garden path with false promises.
path of least resistancen.
easiest way to do something, often to avoid problems
He always takes the path of least resistance.
cross one's pathv.
meet or encounter someone or something by chance
I hope I never cross his path again.

Terms related to return path

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Terms with return path included in their meaning

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get back on coursev.
navigation
return to the correct path or plan after a mistake
get back on trackv.
guidance
return to the right path or direction
earth groundn.
electricity
electrical connection to the Earth used as reference and safety return path
zero linen.
electricity
conductor in a power system used as the main return path
earth circuitn.
electricity
path for electric current to return to ground
GNDabbr.
abr: ground
common return path for electric current in circuits

Examples of return path in a sentence

  • The return path was blocked by fallen trees.
  • The engineer checked the return path for any faults.
  • A proper return path is essential for circuit safety.
  • The network's return path was compromised by the hacker.
  • A faulty return path can disrupt communication.

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  1. French:chemin de retour, adresse de retour, ...
  2. German:Rückweg, Rückleitung, ...
  3. Italian:percorso di ritorno, circuito di ritorno, ...
  4. Spanish:camino de regreso, camino de retorno, ...
  5. Portuguese:caminho de volta, caminho de retorno, ...
  6. Chinese:返回路径, 回路, ...
  7. Japanese:帰り道, 帰路, ...
  8. Arabic:مَسَار العَوْدَة, مَسار رُجوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁבִיל הַחֲזָרָה, מַסְלוּל חֲזָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:обратный путь, возвратный путь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зворотний шлях, зворотний контур, ...
  12. Hindi:वापसी मार्ग, रिटर्न पथ, ...
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