Translation of "Pariin" in English

Tom palasi kirjoituksensa pariin.

Tom went back to his writing.

Tom palasi television katselun pariin.

Tom went back to watching TV.

Kumpi on toivomamme oikotie sivilisaation pariin?

Which one do you think is the shortcut to civilization that we're hoping for?

Palataanko takaisin etsimään muita reittejä sivilisaation pariin?

Should we circle back to see different ways we can find civilization?

Älä sinä siinä vetelehdi, vaan hopi hopi nyt takaisin töiden pariin jo.

- Quit lazing about here forever and hurry up and do your job.
- Stop moping about here doing nothing and get back to work quick smart.

- Minun pitäisi palata nyt takaisin työn pariin.
- Minun pitäisi mennä nyt takaisin töihin.

- I should go back to work now.
- I should get back to work now.