revert to

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

Borrowers who accidentally miss their annual income recertification deadline could revert to a Standard plan billing amount, which in some cases could result in significantly higher payments. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

In exchange for the exemption, the team name would revert to the Anaheim Angels. —Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

The Pogues are ultimately extradited and separated — reverting to the setup of Season 2 — with John B, Sarah, Kiara and Pope sent to OBX and Cleo to the Bahamas. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026

After 156 years of British rule, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule in a peaceful handover. —USA Today, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for revert to

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