Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roll-back
noun
/ˈroʊl.bæk/
Definition
A return to a previous state or condition, often used in reference to systems, policies, or software.
Examples
- The system experienced a roll-back after the failed update.
- A roll-back of the tax increase was proposed to ease the financial burden on citizens.
- After the glitches, the software underwent a roll-back to the last stable version.
Meaning
To roll back means to revert something to a former state, causing it to lose any changes or updates that have been applied since that time.
Synonyms
- reversion
- retreat
- rollback
- reset
