Word info

roll back

Verb

Meaning

(transitive) To return to a prior state.
We had to roll back the changes to the database because of an unforeseen error.

(transitive) To postpone.
NASA will roll back the shuttle launch due to bad weather.

(intransitive, aviation, of a jet engine) To reduce thrust without having been commanded to do so.

(intransitive) To retreat.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

According to reporting in the United Kingdom is working behind the scenes to persuade the U.S. government to roll back sanctions. Source: Internet

After contacting Tesla, he was told that they couldn’t roll back the update, and he wouldn’t be able to get the $4,000 refund he felt he was owed. Source: Internet

After the discussion, Goa Dairy officials refused to roll back the cattle feed price immediate citing the dairy’s weak financial condition as the reason. Source: Internet

And on Tuesday, Massachusetts Sen. set up a new fight with Biden when released a plan to roll back several of the provisions of the 2005 bankruptcy law that she and then-senator fought over. Source: Internet

As president, I will promptly roll back this deeply misguided decision.” Source: Internet

At least 20 other states have had to pause or roll back their reopening plans as hospitalizations rise. Source: Internet

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