Revert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Undergo reversion, as in a mutation.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The mutation caused the gene to revert to its original form, effectively canceling out the previous genetic change.
- In some cases, a new mutation can cause a reversion of a previously observed genetic change.
- If the mutated gene is not conserved, it may revert back to its original state through natural selection.
- Genetic traits that are not beneficial to the organism's survival may eventually revert over generations.
- The genetic variation can revert, allowing the affected individual to return to a normal state of health.
Meaning 2
Go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old rules".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The company has decided to revert to its original name after a failed rebranding attempt.
- She will revert to her maiden name after the divorce.
- After the software update failed, we had to revert to the previous version.
- They will revert to a vegetarian diet after their holiday of indulgence.
- The economy will revert to its traditional patterns once the global crisis is resolved.