Canadian English Meaning of reverse

reverse

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Definitions and Meaning of reverse in English

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reverse (n)

a relation of direct opposition

the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

turning in the opposite direction

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reverse (v)

change to the contrary

turn inside out or upside down

rule against

cancel officially

reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

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reverse (s)

directed or moving toward the rear

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

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reverse (a)

of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

Webster

reverse (a.)

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

Turned upside down; greatly disturbed.

Reversed; as, a reverse shell.

That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction.

That which is directly opposite or contrary to something else; a contrary; an opposite.

The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence, total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with a reverse.

The back side; as, the reverse of a drum or trench; the reverse of a medal or coin, that is, the side opposite to the obverse. See Obverse.

A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke.

A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed.

To turn back; to cause to face in a contrary direction; to cause to depart.

To cause to return; to recall.

To change totally; to alter to the opposite.

To turn upside down; to invert.

Hence, to overthrow; to subvert.

To overthrow by a contrary decision; to make void; to under or annual for error; as, to reverse a judgment, sentence, or decree.

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reverse (v. i.)

To return; to revert.

To become or be reversed.

FAQs About the word reverse

reverse

a relation of direct opposition, the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed, an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is

overturn,revoke,switch,abrogate,annul,repeal,rescind,revert,about-face,backtrack

maintain,support

reversal => reversal, revers => reverse, revering => revering, reveries => reveries, reverie => Daydream,