Pronunciation

/rɪˈvɜːrs/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act or process of turning something back to its original position or orientation; reversal. 2. An opposite or reverse order or arrangement. 3. (Computing) The operation of undoing a previous action or step. 4. A person’s opinion or attitude towards something, especially one that is contrary to what is expected or considered normal.
• Verb: To turn or place something backward, upside down, or in the opposite direction. 2. To reverse the order or sequence of something. 3. (Business) To change the ownership or control of a company, usually through a financial transaction.

Phrases

• “Reverse course” means to change direction or strategy.
• “Reverse gears” refers to shifting a vehicle backward.
• “Reverse psychology” is a technique used to influence someone by suggesting the opposite of what they want.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The car’s engine has been reversed for better fuel efficiency.”
• Verb: “She reversed the direction of her bicycle to avoid hitting a pedestrian.”
• Verb: “In response to customer feedback, the company reversed its decision on the product pricing.”

Synonyms

• Flip
• Revert
• Invert
• Reversal
• U-turn
• Reverse order
• Opposite direction

Antonyms

• Forward
• Direct
• Progress
• Advance
• Enhance (in the context of improvement)