welcome back


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welcome back

1. A greeting said to someone upon their return. A: "Mom? Dad? I'm home!" B: "Hi, honey! Welcome back!" Welcome back, Everyone. I hope you had a nice spring break.
2. To greet or receive someone cordially or hospitably upon returning to some place or situation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "welcome" and "back." I'd like you all to join me in welcoming back Sarah as she rejoins our company as the new VP of sales! I became estranged from my family for a few years, but they welcomed me back with open arms.
See also: back, welcome
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welcome someone or something back

to greet the return of someone or something. We are delighted to welcome you back to our house. The students welcomed back the teacher who had been ill.
See also: back, welcome
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The red-carpet premiere for the $16 million movie, hosted by Dubai Tourism, brings the actors and the film's producer, Firoz Nadiadwala, and director, Anees Bazmee, back to the city where a substantial part of Welcome Back was filmed last year.
Mana Al Suwaidi, Regional Director -- Middle East & Sub-Continent, Dubai Tourism commented:"Dubai is a vibrant hub of entertainment and is featured in the film, which is why Dubai Tourism is hosting the global premiere of Welcome Back.
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Welcome back Buster, look forward to seeing you play when I'm next in Cardiff!!
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Bollywood action star John Abraham will be shooting scenes for his new film 'Welcome Back' in Dubai, according to Indian media.
John Sebastian seems to be taking a mellower tack since his days fronting The Lovin' Spoonful, the band that gave birth to such catchy and iconic songs as "Summer in the City'' and "Do You Believe in Magic.'' Solo, he's probably best known for "Welcome Back'' (the theme song to the TV show "Welcome Back, Kotter''), but his songbook is rich and soulful, with songs such as "She's A Lady,'' "Give Us A Break'' and "RedCoEye Express'' having a deep, bluesy sort of feel.
So welcome back you beautiful birds, We missed you sorely are our sincere words, So glad you are back and would like you to stay, To give us much pleasure for many a day.