Revert

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜrt/

Definitions of revert

verb to return to a previous state or condition

Example Sentences

A1 I will revert back to you with an answer soon.

A2 When in doubt, revert to the original plan.

B1 The company decided to revert to their previous marketing strategy.

B2 After trying the new software, I had to revert to the old version.

C1 In order to maintain consistency, we must revert to the original design.

C2 The government's decision to revert to traditional farming methods was met with mixed reactions.

Examples of revert in a Sentence

formal The company decided to revert back to their original business model.

informal I'll revert to you with an update on the project by tomorrow.

slang I'll revert to my old ways if I don't start making healthier choices.

figurative Sometimes it's easier to revert to familiar habits when faced with uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of revert

• past tense: reverted
• plural: reverts
• comparative: more reverted
• superlative: most reverted
• present tense: revert
• future tense: will revert
• perfect tense: have reverted
• continuous tense: is reverting
• singular: revert
• positive degree: revert
• infinitive: to revert
• gerund: reverting
• participle: reverted

Origin and Evolution of revert

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revert' originated from the Latin word 'revertere', which means 'to turn back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of returning to a previous state or condition, the word 'revert' has evolved to also mean to reply or respond in a conversation or to refer back to a previous topic or point.