reverse
ri vurs
- n a relation of direct opposition
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true - n the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
- n an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- n the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
- n (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
- n turning in the opposite direction
- v change to the contrary
The trend was reversed - v turn inside out or upside down
- v rule against
- v cancel officially
- v reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
- s directed or moving toward the rear
- a of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
in reverse gear - s reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
- In the good old ricky-tick days when movie directors wore riding breeches, a favorite cinematic sight gag was to reverse the film, which suddenly sent the actors waddling backwards .
- Now the question of the moment is, Will the former President's visit reverse that deteriorating dynamic? Clinton met with Kim for 3 hours on Tuesday evening.
- Some reverse mortgages guarantee a fixed monthly payment for life (an annuity).