reversals

/rɪˈvɜːrsəlz/ /rɪˈvɜːrsəlz/

Meanings

noun

The state of being reversed.

Examples :

"The game experienced several dramatic reversals of fortune before one team finally won. "

noun

An instance of reversing.

Examples :

"The game of chess is full of sudden reversals of fortune, where one player gains an advantage after being behind. "

action process outcome

noun

A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Examples :

"The company's recent financial reversals forced them to lay off many employees. "

outcome business finance condition situation event

Related Words

dramatic adjective

/dɹəˈmætɪk/

Of or relating to the drama.

"The school play was a dramatic performance, full of exciting action and emotional scenes. "

financial adjective

/faɪˈnænʃəl/

Related to finances.

"The financial situation at home has improved since my uncle started his new job. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

employees noun

/ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/ /ˌemplɔɪˈiːz/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

reversed verb

/rɪˈvɜːrst/ /rɪˈvɜrstɪd/

To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.

"to reverse a portion of video footage"

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

reversing verb

/rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/ /rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ/

To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.

"to reverse a portion of video footage"

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise"

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

fortune noun

/ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ /ˈfɔɹtʃun/

Destiny, especially favorable.

"She read my fortune. Apparently I will have a good love life this week, but I will have a bad week for money."

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "