CEFR B1

reverting

verb

Meaning

Returning to a previous state, condition, practice, or belief.

Examples

The company is reverting to its old logo after the rebranding failed.
He found himself reverting to old habits despite his best efforts.

Synonyms: returning, reverting, receding, regressing

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reverting (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/

Definition

Returning to a previous state, condition, practice, or belief.

Examples

The company is reverting to its old logo after the rebranding failed.
He found himself reverting to old habits despite his best efforts.
The conversation kept reverting to the same topic.

How to Use reverting

revert to (prepositional phrase): To return to a previous state, practice, or belief. — "The software is reverting to its previous version due to bugs."
revert to type (idiom): To show again the characteristics of one's origin or former self, especially negative ones. — "He tried to be polite, but he soon reverted to type and became rude."

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