roll back
The phrase "roll back" is commonly used to describe reversing or reducing something to a prior state, often in policy, pricing, or other formal actions.
Definition
B2General
(common)To reverse or undo a previous action, decision, or policy.
Example
- The company decided to roll back the recent price increases due to customer complaints.
B2General
(common)To reduce or decrease something, often to a previous level or state.
Example
- The government plans to roll back the tax rates to last year's levels.
C1Aviation
(technical)For a jet engine to reduce thrust without being commanded to do so.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roll back":
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