verb๐ShareTo turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence."to reverse a portion of video footage"directionactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn something inside out or upside down."She accidentally reversed her sweater, so the tag was showing in the front. "actiondirectionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo transpose the positions of two things."The teacher accidentally reversed the order of the students' names on the list, so Sarah was called before Tom. "actionprocesspositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo change totally; to alter to the opposite."The store's policy on returns was reversed; now, customers can get a full refund instead of only store credit. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo return, come back."After realizing she had forgotten her lunch, Sarah quickly reversed to go back home and get it. "directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo turn away; to cause to depart."The teacher reversed the class schedule, causing the students to depart for lunch earlier. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to return; to recall."The judge reversed the decision and allowed the student to return to school. "actionlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo revoke a law, or to change a decision into its opposite."to reverse a judgment, sentence, or decree"politicsgovernmentlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause a mechanism or a vehicle to operate or move in the opposite direction to normal."The driver carefully reversed the car out of the narrow parking space. "vehiclemachinedirectionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo change the direction of a reaction such that the products become the reactants and vice-versa."The chemistry student reversed the experiment by adding the final product back into the original solution. "chemistryphysicsprocessdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo place a set of points in the reverse position"She reversed the order of the books on the shelf, putting the tallest one first. "directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of points) to move from the normal position to the reverse position"The car reversed out of the driveway. "directionpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo overthrow; to subvert."The angry crowd reversed the statue of the corrupt politician. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareTurned or changed to the contrary; inside out."The mechanic found the car battery's cables were reversed, causing the engine not to start. "directionpositionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareResupinate."The flower was unusual because its petals were reversed, making it look upside down compared to other flowers of its kind. "biologyplantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading