Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reverse

verb, noun, adjective
/rɪˈvɜrs/
Definition
To move backward or to change something to the opposite direction.
Examples
  • She decided to reverse the decision after considering the feedback.
  • The car began to reverse out of the driveway.
  • In order to fix the mistake, he had to take reverse steps.
Meaning
Reverse can refer to a physical action of turning things around or it can mean changing the course of an event or idea.
Synonyms
  • invert
  • turn back
  • undo
  • revert
  • backtrack