revert modifications

[/rɪˈvɜrt ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
reverter modificações
1. to undo or cancel changes that have been made to something, returning it to its previous state
If you made a mistake in the document, you can revert modifications to restore the original version.
Se você cometeu um erro no documento, pode reverter modificações para restaurar a versão original.
2. in software or computing contexts, to discard recent changes and restore a previous version of a file or system
The developer decided to revert modifications after discovering a critical bug in the latest update.
O desenvolvedor decidiu reverter modificações depois de descobrir um erro crítico na atualização mais recente.
3. to return something to its former condition or original settings
You can revert modifications to the system settings by clicking the reset button.
Você pode reverter modificações das configurações do sistema clicando no botão de reinicialização.
This phrase is predominantly used in technology and software development contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's widely understood in IT environments, particularly among developers and technical professionals. The term reflects the importance of version control and data management in modern digital work culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undo changesrestore to previous versionroll backcancel modificationsdiscard changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
apply modificationscommit changeskeep modificationssave changesimplement changes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reverter modificações
most common and standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reverter modificações
identical to general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
reverter alterações
alterações is sometimes preferred over modificações in technical contexts
Portugal
reverter modificações / desfazer alterações
desfazer alterações is also commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

undorestorerollbackversion controlbackupresetrecoverreversion

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back to square one
turn back the clock
undo the damage
start from scratch
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