reverse

/ɹɪvˈɜːs/

/ɹiˈvɝs/, /ɹɪˈvɝs/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to reverse

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

synonyms : change by reversal

turn

turn inside out or upside down

synonyms : invert

turn back

(law) to alter a previous decision, judgment, etc. to the contrary one

synonyms : override

overrule

overthrow

overturn

reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

synonyms : invert

cancel officially

synonyms : annul

Reverse

the mechanical arrangement of gears or components that enables the opposite or backward movement of a machine or vehicle

synonyms : reverse gear

a relation of direct opposition

synonyms : contrary

opposite

(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

turning in the opposite direction

synonyms : reversal

reversion

turnabout

turnaround

the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

synonyms : verso

antonyms : obverse

a problem or failure that prevents someone or something from achieving further success

synonyms : black eye

reverse

directed or moving toward the rear

synonyms : rearward

of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

antonyms : forward

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

synonyms : inverse

Examples

1. But two years later, the Trump administration reversed that decision.

2. The Mayhem campaign reversed Allstate's fortunes with Winters' character and an emphasis on value over price.

3. Immigration from the UK, South Atlantic Island of St. Helena, and Chile, has reversed a population decline.

4. But the Chinese interference reversed the fortunes completely.

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