revert

[rɪˈvɜːt]

revert Definition

• 1. return to a previous state, practice, topic, or mode of communication
• 2. reply to someone in a way that continues or confirms a previous conversation

Using revert: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "revert" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company will revert to its original policy.

• Example

  I will revert to your email as soon as possible.

• Example

  After trying new methods, we decided to revert to the old one.

• Example

  He always reverts to talking about his ex-girlfriend.

revert Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for revert

• return
• regress
• retrogress
• backslide
• go back

Antonyms for revert

• progress
• advance
• proceed

Phrases with revert

• revert to type

  return to behaving in a characteristic way, especially after a temporary change

  Example

  After a few months, he reverted to type and started ignoring his responsibilities again.

• revert to form

  return to behaving in a characteristic way, especially after a temporary change

  Example

  After a few weeks of good behavior, he reverted to form and started causing trouble again.

• revert to childhood

  return to a childlike state, often in response to stress or trauma

  Example

  Whenever she's under a lot of pressure, she tends to revert to childhood and act out.

Origins of revert

from Latin 'revertere', meaning 'to turn back'

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Summary: revert in Brief

The verb 'revert' [rɪˈvɜːt] means to return to a previous state, practice, topic, or mode of communication. It can also mean to reply to someone in a way that continues or confirms a previous conversation. Examples include 'The company will revert to its original policy.' and 'I will revert to your email as soon as possible.' Phrases like 'revert to type' and 'revert to childhood' describe returning to characteristic behaviors.