What do revoke mean Meaning and Definition
What do revoke mean
Pronunciation
(no pronunciation available)
Part of Speech
Noun or Verb
Definition
A thing that is cancelled or taken back, or an action or decision to cancel or withdraw something previously granted or agreed upon.
Examples
- The company decided to revoke its offer to new employees.
- She revoked her earlier statement and issued a new one.
Synonyms
- Repeal
- Rescind
- Cancel
Antonyms
- Confirm
- Approve
- Implement
Etymology
From Latin “re”(again) and “voyare”(to call back), indicating the act of calling back something that was previously given or granted.
Usage Notes
In formal or official contexts, “revoke” is often used to signify a formal cancellation or withdrawal of something previously granted or agreed upon.
Cultural References
“What do revoke mean” was a popular phrase in the movie “The Matrix” to refer to the ability to undo or cancel a decision or action.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“Revoke and replace” is a common idiomatic expression used to convey the idea of cancelling something old and replacing it with something new.
Related Words or Phrases
- Withdraw
- Rescind
- Repeal
Collocations
- “to revoke a license”
- “to revoke a permit”
- “to revoke a benefit”
Frequency of Use
A relatively formal and not commonly used word in everyday conversation, but still present in technical, legal, and official contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Revok
- Reveoke
- Revokee