return command in Linux with examples

return command is used to exit from a shell function. It takes a parameter [N], if N is mentioned then it returns [N] and if N is not mentioned then it returns the status of the last command executed within the function or script. N can only be a numeric value.

Syntax:

return [N]

Example:

Note: echo $? is used to display the last return status.

Option:

• return –help : It displays help information.

  

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