This noun describes the act of returning, turning back, or withdrawing—particularly in the sense of retreating or retiring from conflict or danger. Isaiah 30:15 uses it in God's message to Judah: 'in returning and rest you shall be saved.' The word carries nuances of turning away from current policy or action, ceasing frantic activity, withdrawing from alliances. The context contrasts anxious political maneuvering with quiet trust in God. Rather than military retreat, this 'returning' means turning back to God, ceasing reliance on Egyptian horses and chariots, and finding security through repentance and trust.