godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
turn back; retrace one's steps; return
Describes the action of turning around and going back the way one came, often suddenly or after a short distance. Used for physical movement, not abstract returning.
忘れ物に気づいて、駅まで取って返した。
Realizing I had forgotten something, I turned back to the station.
He suddenly turned around and went back home.