Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reverse

verb, noun, adjective
/rɪˈvɜːrs/
Definition
To move backward or to turn something around to face the opposite direction.
Examples
  • She had to reverse the car out of the parking space.
  • They decided to reverse their earlier decision after considering new information.
  • In the game, players can reverse their last move.
Meaning
The act of going in the opposite direction or changing direction; a change to a previous state or condition.
Synonyms
  • inverse
  • backtrack
  • undo
  • invert
  • retreat