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- Dictionaryreverse/rɪˈvəːs/
verb
- 1. move backwards: "the lorry reversed into the back of a bus" Similar Opposite
- 2. make (something) the opposite of what it was: "the damage done to the ozone layer may be reversed" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. going in or turned towards the direction opposite to that previously stated: "the trend appears to be going in the reverse direction" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a complete change of direction or action: "the gall actuates a reverse of photosynthesis"
- 2. the opposite to that previously stated: "he didn't feel homesick—quite the reverse" Similar
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REVERSE definition: 1. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: 2. to…. Learn more.
1. a. : opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition. reverse order. b(1) : having the back presented to the observer or opponent. (2) : made with one's back to the basketball net. a reverse layup. 2. : coming from the rear of a military force. 3. : acting, operating, or arranged in a manner contrary to the usual. 4.
to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes. Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed. The court reversed the earlier judgment. Fewer examples. There is pressure on the council to reverse its decision.
To reverse is to place or move something so that it is facing in the opposite direction from the one faced previously: to reverse from right to left; to reverse a decision. To invert is to turn upside down: to invert a stamp in printing; to invert a bowl over a plate.
To reverse means to turn back, take the opposite direction, go the other way. Many things can be reversed: you can reverse a decision, you can reverse a car — by putting it in the gear called "reverse."
To reverse is to place or move something so that it is facing in the opposite direction from the one faced previously: to reverse from right to left; to reverse a decision. to invert is to turn upside down: to invert a stamp in printing; to invert a bowl over a plate.
1. The opposite or contrary: All along we thought Sue was older than Bill, but just the reverse was true. 2. a. The back or rear part: the reverse of the flyer. b. The side of a coin or medal that does not carry the principal design; the verso. 3. A change to an opposite position, condition, or direction. 4.
reverse verb (CHANGE) to change a situation or change the order of things so that it becomes the opposite: It is unlikely that the judge will reverse his decision. Let's reverse the order - I'll give the first talk and you the second. reverse. noun. uk / rɪˈvɜːs / us.
Definitions of 'reverse' 1. When someone or something reverses a decision, policy, or trend, they change it to the opposite decision, policy, or trend. [...] 2. If you reverse the order of a set of things, you arrange them in the opposite order, so that the first thing comes last. [...] 3.
Reverse definition: opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character. See examples of REVERSE used in a sentence.
