WordValerollback
reverting software or data to a previous state
In more detail
1. (noun) the act of returning something to an earlier state or condition, especially the reversal of a price increase or policy change
2. (verb) to return something to an earlier state or condition; to undo a change or decision
Examples
- 1. The government announced a rollback of the recent tax increase.
- 2. The company decided to rollback the software update because it had too many bugs.
How to use rollback
Rollback is commonly used in business, technology, and policy contexts to describe reversing a change or returning to a previous state. It carries a neutral to slightly formal tone and is often used when a change proves problematic or unpopular. It differs from simple reversal in suggesting a deliberate, systematic return to a known earlier point.
Common phrases
- price rollback
- rollback of regulations
- rollback policy
- implement a rollback
- rollback to an earlier version
Synonyms
reversal · reversion · undo · withdrawal · cancellation
Opposites
implementation · advancement · rollout
Word family
roll back (phrasal verb) · rolled back (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse rollback with rollout; rollback means reversing or undoing a change, while rollout means introducing or deploying something new.
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