reverse (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrs/

Definition

To move backward or in the opposite direction, order, or position.

Examples

• The driver had to reverse the car out of the narrow alley.

• The company decided to reverse its decision to close the factory.

• Please reverse the order of the items in the list.

How to Use reverse

reverse into (prepositional phrase)

To move a vehicle backward into a particular space. — "She reversed into the parking space."

reverse the order (collocation)

To change the sequence of items to the opposite. — "Please reverse the order of the names alphabetically."

reverse a decision (collocation)

To cancel or change a previous decision. — "The committee voted to reverse their earlier decision."

reverse the charges (collocation)

To arrange for the person receiving a phone call to pay for it. — "I'll reverse the charges so you don't have to pay for the long-distance call."

Synonyms of reverse

Words with a similar meaning to reverse:

• back up
• undo
• negate
• counteract

Antonyms of reverse

Words with the opposite meaning to reverse:

• forward
• advance
• proceed

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