The Real Meaning of Revert

‘Revert’ doesn’t mean ‘reply’.

I often read sentences like:

• Please revert with the details as soon as possible.
• Feel free to revert.
• Please revert back to me if you have any questions.
  

Have you seen sentences like these. Or do you use the word incorrectly?

‘Revert’ means ‘to return/go back to a previous state’.

Here’s an example:

Michael said his boss became increasingly depressed and reverted to smoking heavily.

I hope that helps!