CEFR B2

reversal

noun

Meaning

A change to the opposite direction, order, or position.

Examples

The court's decision was a complete reversal of the previous ruling.
There was a sharp reversal in the company's fortunes after the new product launch.

Synonyms: turnaround, change, reversal, overturn, about-face

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reversal (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Definition

A change to the opposite direction, order, or position.

Examples

The court's decision was a complete reversal of the previous ruling.
There was a sharp reversal in the company's fortunes after the new product launch.
The political party experienced a significant reversal in public opinion.

How to Use reversal

reversal of fortune (idiom): A change from good luck to bad luck, or vice versa. — "After years of struggle, the team finally had a reversal of fortune and won the championship."
reversal of opinion (collocation): A change in someone's attitude or belief about something. — "The evidence presented led to a reversal of opinion among the jury members."
reversal of a decision (collocation): When a previously made decision is changed or canceled. — "The committee voted for a reversal of their earlier decision."

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