reverse, transpose, invert mean to change to the opposite position. reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning. transpose implies a change in order or …

a mechanism, etc. for reversing, as a gear arrangement in a transmission that causes a machine, motor vehicle, etc. to run backward or in the opposite direction

REVERSING definition: 1. present participle of reverse 2. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of…. Learn more.

reversed, reversing to turn in an opposite position; transpose. The printer accidently reversed two chapters of the book. to turn in the opposite direction; send on the opposite course. to turn inside out …

To cause to adopt a contrary viewpoint: reversed himself during the campaign.

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re•verse /rɪˈvɜrs/ adj., n., v., -versed, -vers•ing. opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, etc.: to arrange the names in reverse order. with the back toward the observer: the reverse side of a fabric.

[transitive] reverse something to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before. Falling birth rates may reverse the trend towards early retirement. The government has failed …

Used when describing the action of moving backward or changing direction to the opposite. Commonly used in driving, programming, or reversing decisions.

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