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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.
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.
REVERSE meaning: 1. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: 2. to…. Learn more.
reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning. reversed his position on the trade agreement. transpose implies a change in order or relative position of units often through exchange of position. transposed the letters to form an anagram.
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.
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.
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.
verb. reverses; reversed; reversing. Britannica Dictionary definition of REVERSE. 1. [+ object] : to change (something) to an opposite state or condition. Our roles as caregiver and patient have been reversed. [= switched] The runners reversed their direction on the track. The Supreme Court reversed [= overturned] the decision.
[transitive] reverse something to turn something the opposite way around or change the order of something around. Writing is reversed in a mirror. You should reverse the order of these pages. To solve the puzzle, simply reverse the order of the numbers.
