reverse
🇺🇸
/rɪˈvɜːrs/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈvɜːs/
verb
C1
to make something the opposite of what it was
We need to reverse the negative trend in sales.
C1
to change a decision to the opposite one
The judge decided to reverse the earlier ruling.
C1
to turn something around or change its order
You can reverse the steps to solve the problem.
C1
to swap the positions of two things
Let's reverse our roles for this exercise.
C1
to admit you were wrong and change your opinion
He had to reverse his position on the issue.
C1
to move a vehicle backwards
Be careful when you reverse the car.
R
to make a call paid by the receiver
I'll reverse the charges for this call.
noun
C1
the opposite of something
The reverse of what we expected happened.
R
the back side of something
Check the reverse of the document for more information.
R
the gear for moving backwards
Put the car in reverse to back up.
R
a loss or failure
The team suffered a reverse in the championship.
adjective
C1
opposite to what is usual
We took the reverse route to avoid traffic.
R
on the back side
Write your name on the reverse side of the paper.
translation
to make something the opposite of what it was; to change a decision to the opposite one; to turn something around or change its order; to swap the positions of two things; to admit you were wrong and change your opinion; to move a vehicle backwards; to make a call paid by the receiver
the opposite of something; the back side of something; the gear for moving backwards; a loss or failure
opposite to what is usual; on the back side
Word Forms
3rd Present
reverses
Progressive
reversing
Past
reversed
Perfect
reversed
Plural
reverses