This is the 10626th most frequent Russian word.
возвращались
"Возвращались" means "were returning" in English.
The verb 'возвращались' is used here to describe the imperfective aspect of the action, indicating a continuous or repeated action taking place in the past.
Мы возвращались домой после долгой прогулки.
We were returning home after a long walk.
Here, 'возвращались' emphasizes the past and habitual nature of the action, as it might happen regularly after games.
После игры спортсмены быстро возвращались в раздевалку.
After the game, the athletes quickly returned to the locker room.
In this example, 'возвращались' describes a specific action in the past, focusing on the manner and timing of the return.