revert
word
Definition
To go back to a previous state, condition, or way of being. Often used when undoing a change or returning to something original.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and common in business, legal, or technical contexts. Typical phrases: 'revert to previous settings', 'revert back' (redundant, but used). Not the same as 'reply' in English emails, though some regions misuse it.
Spanish: volver - revertirPortuguese (BR): reverter - voltarPortuguese (PT): reverter - voltarChinese (Simplified): 恢复 - 回到Chinese (Traditional): 恢復 - 回到Hindi: लौटना - पुनः होनाArabic: العودة - الرجوع
Example Sentences
Please revert the document to its original form.
basic
If there are any problems, we can revert to the old system.
basic
The software update failed, so it had to revert.
basic
Let me know if you want to revert any of these changes.
natural
After the update, my phone kept crashing, so I had to revert to the old version.
natural
Sometimes people revert to old habits when they're stressed.
natural