roll back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To return to a prior state.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We had to roll back the changes to the database because of an unforeseen error.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To reduce thrust without having been commanded to do so.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “roll back” mean?
To return to a prior state.
Is “roll back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.