CEFR B2

revert

verb

Meaning

To return to a previous state, practice, topic, or condition.

Examples

The conversation kept reverting to the argument they had last night.
If you don't save your changes, the document will revert to its original state.

Synonyms: return, go back, restore, regress

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revert (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrt/

Definition

To return to a previous state, practice, topic, or condition.

Examples

The conversation kept reverting to the argument they had last night.
If you don't save your changes, the document will revert to its original state.
After a brief improvement, her health began to revert to its former poor condition.

How to Use revert

revert to (something) (prepositional phrase): To return to a previous state, topic, or ownership. — "The discussion kept reverting to the initial proposal."

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