reverse

adjectiveonly before noun

UK /rɪˈvɜː(r)s/

1
opposite to what is usual or to what existed previously
Now arrange the numbers in reverse order.
Synonyms and related words
Opposite and in the opposite way
conflicting
opposite
otherwise

reverse

adjectiveonly before noun

US /rɪˈvɜrs/

1
opposite to what is usual or to what existed previously
Now arrange the numbers in reverse order.
Synonyms and related words
Opposite and in the opposite way
conflicting
opposite
otherwise

reverse

noun

UK /rɪˈvɜː(r)s/

1

the reverse
the opposite of something
The situation is the reverse of what it seems.
Quite the reverse is true.
Synonyms and related words
The opposite
opposite
balance
the reverse
2

the reverse
the back side of a flat object
There’s a picture of an eagle on the reverse of the coin.
Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
apex
back
back end
3
uncountable the position in which you put a gear in a vehicle to make it go backwards
put something in reverse:
Put the car in reverse.
Synonyms and related words
Equipment and systems in cars and other road vehicles
ABS
acceleration
air brake

reverse

noun

US /rɪˈvɜrs/

1

the reverse
the opposite of something
The situation is the reverse of what it seems.
Quite the reverse is true.
Synonyms and related words
The opposite
opposite
balance
the reverse
2

the reverse
the back side of a flat object
There’s a picture of an eagle on the reverse of the coin.
Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
apex
back
back end
3
uncountable the position in which you put a gear in a vehicle to make it go backward
put something in reverse:
Put the car in reverse.
Synonyms and related words
Equipment and systems in cars and other road vehicles
ABS
acceleration
air brake

reverse

verb

UK /rɪˈvɜː(r)s/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reverse
he/she/it	reverses
present participle	reversing
past tense	reversed
past participle	reversed

1
transitive to change the order or development of events, a process, or a situation to be the opposite of what it was
The effects of the disease can only be reversed by a bone-marrow donation.
The stock market reversed course and closed with a modest gain.
Synonyms and related words
To change something
change
make into
convert
1. 1a
  legalto change a court decision to be the opposite of what it was
  The appeals court reversed his conviction and ordered his release.
  Synonyms and related words
  Judgments, verdicts and official orders
  acquit
  acquittal
  affiliation order
2. 1b
  to change your views, policies etc to the opposite ones
  The new government set about reversing previous policies.
  Synonyms and related words
  To change your opinion, attitudes or behaviour
  change your mind
  see reason/sense
  adapt
2
intransitive/transitive to go backwards in a vehicle, or to make a vehicle do this
She reversed into the parking space.
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
belt up
be on someone’s tail
3
transitive to turn something so that the part that is usually on the outside is on the inside
You can reverse the jacket so that the pattern is on the outside.
Synonyms and related words
To change position
turn
spin
overturn
4
transitive to exchange your activities or status with that of another person
He’s always taught me, but now the roles are reversed and I can teach him.
Synonyms and related words
To replace, or to be replaced
replace
change
renew

phrases

reverse the charges

reverse yourself

reverse

verb

US /rɪˈvɜrs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	reverse
he/she/it	reverses
present participle	reversing
past tense	reversed
past participle	reversed

1
transitive to change the order or development of events, a process, or a situation to be the opposite of what it was
The effects of the disease can only be reversed by a bone-marrow donation.
The stock market reversed course and closed with a modest gain.
Synonyms and related words
To change something
change
transform
make into
1. 1a
  legalto change a court decision to be the opposite of what it was
  The appeals court reversed his conviction and ordered his release.
  Synonyms and related words
  Judgments, verdicts and official orders
  acquit
  acquittal
  affiliation order
2. 1b
  to change your views, policies, etc. to the opposite ones
  The new government set about reversing previous policies.
  Synonyms and related words
  To change your opinion, attitudes or behavior
  change your mind
  see reason/sense
  adapt
2
intransitive/transitive to go backward in a vehicle, or to make a vehicle do this
She reversed into the parking space.
Synonyms and related words
To drive, or to operate a vehicle
back up
block in
box in
3
transitive to turn something so that the part that is usually on the outside is on the inside
You can reverse the jacket so that the pattern is on the outside.
Synonyms and related words
To change position
turn
spin
overturn
4
transitive to trade your activities or status with that of another person
He’s always taught me, but now the roles are reversed and I can teach him.
Synonyms and related words
To replace, or to be replaced
replace
change
renew

phrases

reverse the charges

reverse yourself

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