undo changes

[/ʌnˈduː ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
verb phrase
desfazer alterações
1. to reverse or revert modifications made to a document, file, or system to restore it to a previous state
I made a mistake in the spreadsheet, so I used Ctrl+Z to undo changes.
Cometi um erro na planilha, então usei Ctrl+Z para desfazer as alterações.
2. to reverse one or more recent actions or edits in software or digital content
If you don't like the new design, you can undo changes and go back to the original version.
Se você não gostar do novo design, pode desfazer as alterações e voltar à versão original.
This is primarily technical/digital terminology used universally in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts. In tech companies and digital workspaces across Brazil and the USA, 'undo changes' is essential vocabulary. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Z (or Cmd+Z on Mac) is universally recognized across cultures and languages as the standard method to execute this function.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
revertreverse changesrestorerollbackcancel edits
Antonyms / Antônimos
redo changesapply changessave changesconfirm edits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfazer alterações
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desfazer mudanças
alternative common term in corporate/tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
desfazer as alterações
same as general Brazilian with definite article
Portugal
desfazer alterações
identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Words

redorestorerevertctrl+zedit historyversion controlbackup

Related Idioms & Phrases

undo the damage
turn back the clock
hit undo
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