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Definition reverse in British English

reverse verb

verb
/rɪˈvɜː(r)s/
1

to change the order or development of events, a process, or a situation to be the opposite of what it was

Example

The effects of the disease can only be reversed by a bone-marrow donation.

Example

The stock market reversed course and closed with a modest gain.

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transition change make into
1.1

to change a court decision to be the opposite of what it was

Example

The appeals court reversed his conviction and ordered his release.

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acquit acquittal affiliation order
1.2

to change your views, policies etc to the opposite ones

Example

The new government set about reversing previous policies.

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change your mind see reason/sense adapt
2

to go backwards in a vehicle, or to make a vehicle do this

Example

She reversed into the parking space.

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back up belt up be on someone’s tail
3

to turn something so that the part that is usually on the outside is on the inside

Example

You can reverse the jacket so that the pattern is on the outside.

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turn spin overturn
4

to exchange your activities or status with that of another person

Example

He's always taught me, but now the roles are reversed and I can teach him.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
Definition reverse in British English