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
