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.

Examples of revert to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Probably, yes, but after missing out on Bryan Mbeumo, Newcastle reverted to a long-term target who is two-footed, boasts rapid pace and has huge room for development. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Eventually, the company had to revert to giving employees notice. —Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025

Charlotte’s offense had finally started leaning into the dual-threat aspect and now will revert to a pro-style offense with Loftis (historically not a dual-threat). —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025

On Monday, the New Jersey Supreme Court denied NCPG’s request for an emergency stay, a last ditch effort to keep the number from reverting to the local council. —Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for revert to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue