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Definition revert in American English

revert verb

verb
/rɪˈvɜrt/
1

to return to a previous state or way of behaving, often one that is not good

Example

If you revert to your old eating habits, you'll gain weight again.

Example

The house reverted to its former state of disrepair.

Synonyms and related words
behave treat conform
2

to start talking about something that you were talking about earlier

Example

Sensing her uneasiness, Joseph reverted to their discussion about the weather.

Synonyms and related words
mention refer to invoke
3

if property reverts to its previous owner, it is returned to that owner

Synonyms and related words
abatable accrual alienate
4

to start behaving in your normal way again after appearing to change

Example

Once he's had a girlfriend for a week or two, he reverts to type and starts chasing other girls.

Synonyms and related words
behave treat conform
Definition revert in American English