return
n. C / Un. the act of coming back to a place or starting an activity again. It can also mean the profit you make from an investment.
n. the act or instance of coming back to a former place, condition, or activity; also refers to the profit or yield generated by an investment or enterprise.
I am looking forward to your return from vacation.
The company saw a significant return on its investment after the new product line became a global success.
The explorer's triumphant return to the capital was met with a grand parade, celebrating the successful completion of a journey many had deemed impossible.
From Middle English returnen, retornen, from Anglo-Norman returner, from Old French retourner, retorner, from Medieval Latin retornare (“to turn back”), from re- + tornare (“to turn”). By surface analysis, re- + turn. Compare beturn.
Often used with the preposition 'on' when referring to financial profit ('return on investment').
in return of your helpin return for your helpWhen expressing gratitude or exchange, the noun 'return' takes the preposition 'for' rather than 'of'.