Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reverse-a-decision
verb phrase
/rɪˈvɜrs ə dɪˈsɪʒən/
Definition
To change or annul a decision that has already been made.
Examples
- The committee decided to reverse the decision after further discussions.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge chose to reverse the decision made in the earlier trial.
- Public pressure can sometimes lead organizations to reverse a decision that was unpopular.
Meaning
When someone reverses a decision, they go back on a choice or ruling that was previously established, often as a response to new information or reconsideration.
Synonyms
- overturn
- annul
- revoke
- cancel
