revert

/rɪˈvɜːrt/ /rɪˈvɜrt/

Definitions

1. verb

to return to a previous state or condition, or to change back to something original

“The new policy will revert to the old one after six months.”

2. verb

to go back in time or to a previous point

“The clock will revert to its original setting at midnight.”

3. noun

a return to a previous state or condition

“The revert to the original software was not successful.”

4. noun

a person or thing that reverts to a previous state or condition

“The revert of the old system was a disaster.”

5. verb

to have or take back something, especially money

“The company will revert the payment to the customer’s account.”

6. verb

to return something to its original owner or state

“The land will revert to the original owner after the lease ends.”

Synonyms

  • go back
  • re-establish
  • restore

Antonyms

  • advance
  • improve
  • progress