revert to
phrasal verb
reverted to; reverting to; reverts to
1
: to go back or return to (an earlier state, condition, situation, etc.)
She has reverted (back) to her old habits.
My blood pressure has reverted to normal.
After playing badly in the last two games, he seems to have reverted to (is previous) form.
2
law, of property
: to be given to (a former owner or a former owner's heir)
The estate reverted to a distant cousin.
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From peace negotiations to economic partnership, Trump has reverted to trusting the devil.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Following Olsen’s half-time sub and Martinez’s injury, Emery reverted to his traditional setup.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
For a period in his career, Caine reverted to part-time National Guard service and worked as a national security entrepreneur and investor.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration has officially reverted to pre-pandemic eligibility standards for the Dropbox process as of February 18.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Following Olsen’s half-time sub and Martinez’s injury, Emery reverted to his traditional setup.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
For a period in his career, Caine reverted to part-time National Guard service and worked as a national security entrepreneur and investor.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration has officially reverted to pre-pandemic eligibility standards for the Dropbox process as of February 18.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revert to
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“Revert to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revert%20to. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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