Shell
return
Return from a shell function.
shellscriptbuiltin
Additional Notes
return is a shell command used to return from a shell function. It exits a shell function with a specified exit status, allowing functions to signal success or failure.
return is a Bash builtin specified by POSIX. Use it to return from a function with an appropriate exit code, like return 1 for failure.
Syntax
return [arguments]Parameters
options: Flags that change howreturnbehaves.arguments: Values consumed by the shell builtin or script command.command: Command line to run, test, wrap, or control.
Common Options
--help: Show command help when supported.--version: Show version information when supported.
Examples
return --help
man returnPractical Notes
Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man return, return --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.