in return for (something)

in return for (something)

In repayment for something; in exchange for something. If I do this thing for you, what do I get in return for my efforts, hmm? In return for our donation, we only ask that you let us know how it was used.
See also: return
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in return for (someone or something)

by way of giving something back; as a way of paying someone back for something; as part of an exchange. I helped Tom yesterday, and he helped me in return for my efforts. I paid $20 and received four tickets in return.
See also: return
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • in return for
  • in return
  • return to
  • return to (someone, something, or some place)
  • return to some place
  • by return mail and by return post
  • mail
  • take (someone or something) back to (someone or some place)
  • take back to
  • return