Revert to
verb
To return to an earlier state, condition, or behavior.
When under stress, people often revert to old habits.
Often appears as...
- revert to old habits
- revert to a previous state
verb
To change back to something previously owned or possessed.
Upon his death, the property will revert to the state.
Often appears as...
- revert to the owner
- revert to the crown
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To mention or discuss a subject, topic or person again.
She reverting to the subject of the missing funds again.
Often appears as...
- revert to the subject
- revert to the topic
verb
To switch back to a previous system, method, or policy.
The company had to revert to old procedures due to a system failure.
Often appears as...
- revert to old procedures
- revert to manual process
Usage tips
Business
verb
To return to an earlier state, condition, or behavior.
When under stress, people often revert to old habits.
Often appears as...
- revert to old habits
- revert to a previous state
verb
To change back to something previously owned or possessed.
Upon his death, the property will revert to the state.
Often appears as...
- revert to the owner
- revert to the crown
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To mention or discuss a subject, topic or person again.
She reverting to the subject of the missing funds again.
Often appears as...
- revert to the subject
- revert to the topic
verb
To switch back to a previous system, method, or policy.
The company had to revert to old procedures due to a system failure.
Often appears as...
- revert to old procedures
- revert to manual process
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Trigger
Emphasizes regressing to familiar yet possibly negative patterns triggered by emotions like stress.
She reverted to biting her nails when nervous.
Pro Tip 2/3Change Initiated
Focuses on self-initiated change, not influenced by external forces.
He decided to revert to his vegetarian diet.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Shift
Note that the change may be temporary, not permanent.
The city reverted to using the old bridge during repairs.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Trigger
Emphasizes regressing to familiar yet possibly negative patterns triggered by emotions like stress.
She reverted to biting her nails when nervous.
Pro Tip 2/3Change Initiated
Focuses on self-initiated change, not influenced by external forces.
He decided to revert to his vegetarian diet.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Shift
Note that the change may be temporary, not permanent.
The city reverted to using the old bridge during repairs.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Trigger
Emphasizes regressing to familiar yet possibly negative patterns triggered by emotions like stress.
She reverted to biting her nails when nervous.
Pro Tip 2/3Change Initiated
Focuses on self-initiated change, not influenced by external forces.
He decided to revert to his vegetarian diet.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Shift
Note that the change may be temporary, not permanent.
The city reverted to using the old bridge during repairs.
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