revert
gb/ɹɪvˈɚt/ us/ɹɪvˈɚt/
B2
Englanti
~ 9200
visszaáll, visszaállít, visszavon, válaszol, visszajelez, visszatér
VERBI
C1
FORMAL
1
visszaáll
B2
visszaállít
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] reverts to [a previous state or way]
After the update caused problems, we reverted the settings to their original state.
Miután a frissítés problémákat okozott, visszaállítottuk a beállításokat az eredeti állapotukra.
The city quickly reverted to normal once the storm had passed.
A város gyorsan visszaállt a normális kerékvágásba, miután elvonult a vihar.
Without clear rules, people tend to revert to their old habits.
When the lease expires, the property will revert to the original owner.
Once he felt stressed, he reverted to smoking despite having quit years ago.
Oppijaesimerkit
The website did not work, so they reverted it to the old design.
A weboldal nem működött, ezért visszaállították a régi dizájnt.
When the holiday ended, my life reverted to the usual routine.
Amikor véget ért az ünnep, az életem visszaállt a megszokott kerékvágásba.
If this medicine does not help, we will revert to the first treatment.
After a few weeks of exercise, she reverted to staying on the sofa all evening.
When the power came back, the lights reverted to normal.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often use "revert" in everyday speech where "go back" or "return" would sound more natural, for example saying *"We will revert home"* instead of *"We will go back home"*. "Revert" is mostly used in more formal or written contexts, and usually with abstract nouns like "state", "condition", or "habit".
Merkitys
go back to an earlier state
Kollokaatiot
revert to normal
|revert to type
|revert to the original
|revert to old habits
|revert to manual
|revert to the previous version
Synonyymit
return (More general and common in everyday speech; less formal than "revert".)
Antonyymit
continue (Emphasizes keeping the current state instead of going back to an earlier one.)
Teemat
change
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
To go back to how something was before.
To go back to a former state, condition, activity, or way of behaving, especially after a change or interruption.
VERBI
B2
TECHNICAL
2
visszaállít
B2
visszavon
B2
Käyttömalli:
to revert [file/changes/system] to [a previous version]
If this deployment fails, we can revert the database to last night's backup.
Ha ez a telepítés meghiúsul, visszaállíthatjuk az adatbázist a tegnap éjszakai mentésre.
The developer decided to revert the commit after users reported a serious bug.
A fejlesztő úgy döntött, hogy visszavonja a commitot, miután a felhasználók egy súlyos hibát jelentettek.
You should always test before you revert changes in a production environment.
Oppijaesimerkit
The update was bad, so the team reverted the app to the old version.
A frissítés rossz volt, ezért a csapat visszaállította az alkalmazást a régi verzióra.
If you make a mistake, you can revert the file to yesterday’s copy.
Ha hibázol, visszaállíthatod a fájlt a tegnapi másolatra.
The admin reverted the system after the new settings caused problems.
We will revert the changes if the website is too slow.
He forgot to save before editing, so he could not revert his work.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners think "revert" in IT only means "restart" a system, but it specifically means to go back to an earlier version or state of data or configuration.
Merkitys
restore software to earlier version
Kollokaatiot
revert changes
|revert the commit
|revert to a backup
|revert the database
|revert to a previous version
Synonyymit
roll back (A very common technical term in IT and databases meaning to undo changes; slightly more specialized than "revert".)
Antonyymit
apply (To put changes into effect, the opposite of undoing or restoring an earlier state.)
Teemat
technology
|work
Määritelmä
To cancel recent changes in software and bring it back to an earlier saved version.
In computing and technical contexts, to undo recent changes and restore a file, system, or data to an earlier saved version.
VERBI
C1
INFORMAL
3
válaszol
A2
visszajelez
B1
Käyttömalli:
to revert to [someone] (with [information])
Please revert at the earliest if you have any questions.
Ha kérdése van, kérem, jelezzen vissza mielőbb.
Kindly revert to me with your updated contact details.
Kérem, írja meg nekem a frissített elérhetőségeit.
We request you to revert with your confirmation by Friday.
Oppijaesimerkit
Please revert to this email by Monday.
Kérem, válaszoljon erre az e-mailre hétfőig.
Kindly revert with your phone number.
Kérem, küldje el a telefonszámát.
If you are interested, revert to me today.
He did not revert, so we called him instead.
The manager asked the client to revert soon.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Many learners in South Asia think "revert" is the standard word for "reply" in emails and use it globally, for example *"Please revert to me"*. In most international English contexts, this sounds odd or incorrect. Use "reply", "respond", or "get back to me" instead.
Merkitys
reply to a message (regional)
Kollokaatiot
please revert
|revert to me
|revert at the earliest
|revert with details
|kindly revert
Synonyymit
reply (The standard and widely accepted word in global English; neutral and correct in all varieties.)
Antonyymit
ignore (To deliberately not answer a message, the opposite of replying.)
Teemat
business
|communication
|technology
Määritelmä
To send an answer to a message, especially in business emails in Indian English and some other regions.
In mainly South Asian and some other regional varieties of English, especially in emails, to reply or respond to a message.
VERBI
C2
TECHNICAL
4
visszatér
B2
Käyttömalli:
to revert to [a religion/faith]
After years away from organized religion, he reverted to Christianity in his thirties.
Miután évekig távol volt a szervezett vallástól, a harmincas éveiben visszatért a kereszténységhez.
Several members of the community reverted to Islam after studying its teachings.
A közösség több tagja az iszlám tanításainak tanulmányozása után visszatért az iszlámhoz.
She later reverted to the faith of her childhood after exploring other traditions.
Oppijaesimerkit
He left the church but later reverted to Christianity.
Elhagyta az egyházat, de később visszatért a kereszténységhez.
Some people revert to Islam after learning more about it.
Néhány ember azután tér vissza az iszlámhoz, hogy többet tanul róla.
In her old age, she reverted to the religion of her parents.
They reverted to their former faith after many years.
He reverted to the faith he grew up with.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may misunderstand this specialized religious use and think it is the main meaning of "revert". In general English, the common meaning is simply "to go back to a previous state"; the religious sense is limited to specific communities and texts.
Merkitys
return to a former religion
Kollokaatiot
revert to Islam
|revert to the faith
|revert to Christianity
|revert to the church
Synonyymit
reconvert (More explicit and transparent for general readers; lacks the theological implication of "returning" to an original faith found in some Muslim usage of "revert".)
Antonyymit
renounce (To formally give up or reject a religion, the opposite of returning to it.)
Teemat
religion
|society
Määritelmä
To go back to a religion you had before, or, in some Muslim use, to become Muslim (seen as returning to the true faith).
In religious contexts, to go back to a religion that a person previously left, or, in some Muslim usage, to adopt Islam, viewed as a return to an original faith.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
revert
IPA
GB/ɹɪvˈɚt/
US/ɹɪvˈɚt/
Tavut ja painotus
re - vert (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vert)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: revert
- 3rd Person Singular: reverts
- Present Participle: reverting
- Past: reverted
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
please revert
1/plˈiz ɹɪvˈɚt/
fixed phrase
informal
please reply (regional email usage)
A phrase used in some regions (especially in Indian business emails) meaning "please reply" or "please respond".
Esimerkit
- Please revert at the earliest so we can confirm the booking.
- If you need any changes, please revert by tomorrow.
- Kindly revert with your final decision on this matter.
revert back to
1/ɹɪvˈɚt bˈæk tə/
fixed phrase
informal
go back to an earlier state
To go back to how something was before. (Many style guides call this phrase redundant, because "revert" already means "go back".)
Esimerkit
- If this plan fails, we will revert back to our original strategy.
- The menu will revert back to the normal prices after the promotion ends.
- When the test is over, the class will revert back to its usual schedule.
revert to
1/ɹɪvˈɚt tə/
phrasal verb
formal
go back to a former state
To go back to how something or someone was before.
Esimerkit
- After the trial period, the software will revert to the free version.
- When the crisis is over, working hours will revert to normal.
- Without support, he quickly reverted to his old behavior.
revert to form
1/ɹɪvˈɚt tə fˈɔɹm/
idiom
return to usual performance level
To start performing again in the way you usually do, especially after a short time when you were much better or worse than normal.
Esimerkit
- After a poor season, the striker reverted to form and scored in five straight games.
- The company’s sales reverted to form after an unusually strong quarter.
- Critics feared the director had reverted to form with another overlong film.
revert to normal
1/ɹɪvˈɚt tə nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
return to the usual state
For things like life, a system, or a situation to become usual or ordinary again after being different for a time.
Esimerkit
- Train services will revert to normal from Monday.
- After the storm, traffic slowly reverted to normal.
- Once the repairs are finished, operations should revert to normal.
revert to type
1/ɹɪvˈɚt tə tˈaɪp/
idiom
go back to usual behavior
To start behaving in your normal way again after acting differently for a short time, often in a disappointing or negative sense.
Esimerkit
- After a few weeks of hard work, he reverted to type and started coming in late again.
- Some fans feared the team had reverted to type after another weak performance.
- The company briefly improved its customer service but soon reverted to type.