revert

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈvɜːt/ AmE /rɪˈvɜrt/

verb en → es

past reverted pp reverted ing reverting

1 RETURN TO ORIGINAL STATE [intransitive] B2

to return to an earlier or original state, condition, or situation

volver a, regresar a

  • revert to something

Collocations revert to an earlier version · revert to childhood behavior

  • The company reverted to its original name.

    La empresa volvió a su nombre original.

2 RESPOND [transitive] B1

to reply or respond, especially formally or officially

responder, contestar

  • revert to somebody

Collocations revert to the manager · revert to HR

  • Please revert to us with your decision.

    Por favor, responde con tu decisión.

3 CHANGE TO [transitive] C1

to change or be changed into something else

convertirse en, transformarse en

  • revert to something

Collocations revert to a simpler lifestyle · revert to a previous state

  • The old building reverted to its original use.

    El edificio antiguo volvió a su uso original.

4 RETURN TO [intransitive] B2

to return to an earlier or previous version of something, especially in computing

volver atrás, retroceder

  • revert to a previous version

Collocations revert to an earlier backup · revert to the last saved state

  • The software reverted to its previous version.

    El software volvió a su versión anterior.