rolling back
Returning to before
Rolling back means returning something to a previous state.
Software updates get rolled back when they cause problems.
Prices or regulations are rolled back to earlier levels.
The phrase implies undoing recent changes: Congress voted to roll back environmental protections.
A rollback is the noun form.
- undoingCause of destruction
- reversalComplete change of direction
- revocationOfficial cancellation of privilege
- regressionReturn to former state
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
downgrade · remediate · reclaim · rewild · restore · annul · rescind · turnback · reconfigure · overturn · nullify · repeal · recover · course correction · damage control · reset · revoke · rehabilitate
- reducingshrinking, lessening, diminishing, decreasing, scaling down
rolling backadvancing
Moving in forward direction
moving forward · pushing forward · progressing · pressing on · proceeding
rolling backimplementing
Putting into effect
enacting · instituting · expanding · establishing · introducing
rolling backadvancing
Moving in forward direction
progressing · moving forward · building up · ramping up · scaling up
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