reverse

reverse: [rɪ'və:s]

verb

1》 move backwards.

    ↘(of an engine) work in a contrary direction.

2》 turn the other way round or up or inside out.

3》 make the opposite of what it was: the damage done to the ozone layer may be reversed.

    ↘swap (positions or functions).

4》 Law revoke or annul (a judgement by a lower court or authority).

adjective

1》 going in or turned towards the opposite direction.

    ↘operating or behaving in a way opposite to that which is usual or expected.

2》 Geology denoting a fault in which a relative downward movement occurred in the strata on the underside of the fault plane.

noun

1》 a complete change of direction or action.

    ↘American Football a play in which the direction of attack is reversed.

2》 reverse gear.

3》 (the reverse) the opposite to that previously stated.

4》 a setback or defeat.

5》 the opposite side or face to the observer.

    ↘a left-hand page of an open book, or the back of a loose document.

    ↘the side of a coin or medal bearing the value or secondary design.

Phrases

reverse arms hold a rifle with the butt upwards.

reverse the charges make the recipient of a telephone call responsible for payment.

Derivatives

reversely adverb

reverser noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. revers, reverse (n.), reverser (v.), from L. revers-, revertere 'turn back'.

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Reverse — may refer to: *The reverse side of currency or a flag; see Obverse and reverse *A change in the direction of: **the movement of a motor or other prime mover; see Transmission (mechanics) **an engineering design: see Reverse engineering **a jet… … Wikipedia
Reverse — Re*verse (r[ e]*v[ e]rs ), n. [Cf. F. revers. See {Reverse}, a.] 1. That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction. [1913 Webster] He did so … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reverse — Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto this.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reverse — Re*verse , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reversed} (r[ e]*v[ e]rst );p. pr. & vb. n. {Reversing}.] [See {Reverse}, a., and cf. {Revert}.] 1. To turn back; to cause to face in a contrary direction; to cause to depart. [1913 Webster] And that old dame said… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reverse — vb 1 Reverse, transpose, invert can all mean to change to the contrary or opposite side or position. Reverse is the most general of these terms, implying a change to the opposite not only in side or position but also in direction, order, sequence … New Dictionary of Synonyms
reverse — re·verse vb re·versed, re·vers·ing vt: to set aside or make void (a judgment or decision) by a contrary decision compare affirm vi: to reverse a decision or judgment for these reasons, we reverse re·ver·si·ble adj … Law dictionary
reverse — ► VERB 1) move backwards. 2) make (something) the opposite of what it was. 3) turn the other way round or up or inside out. 4) revoke or annul (a judgement by a lower court or authority). 5) (of an engine) work in a contrary direction. ►… … English terms dictionary
reverse — [n1] opposite about face, antipode, antipole, antithesis, back, bottom, change of mind, contra, contradiction, contradictory, contrary, converse, counter, counterpole, flip flop*, flip side*, inverse, other side, overturning, rear, regression,… … New thesaurus
reverse — [ri vʉrs′] adj. [ME revers < OFr < L reversus, pp. of revertere: see REVERT] 1. a) turned backward; opposite or contrary, as in position, direction, order, etc. b) with the back showing or in view 2. reversing the usual effect so as to show … English World dictionary
reversé — reversé, ée (re vèr sé, sée) part. passé de reverser1. Le vin versé fut bu ; le vin reversé fut bu aussi … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
Reverse — Re*verse , v. i. 1. To return; to revert. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. To become or be reversed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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