CEFR B2

reversing

verb

Meaning

Moving in the opposite direction to the one previously taken, or changing something to its contrary state.

Examples

He is reversing the trend of declining sales by introducing innovative new products.
The court is reversing its previous decision due to the discovery of new evidence.

Synonyms: backing, turning, undoing, overturning

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reversing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

Definition

Moving in the opposite direction to the one previously taken, or changing something to its contrary state.

Examples

He is reversing the trend of declining sales by introducing innovative new products.
The court is reversing its previous decision due to the discovery of new evidence.
She spent hours reversing the engine's wiring to fix the electrical fault.

How to Use reversing

reversing the trend (collocation): Stopping a pattern and starting the opposite. — "The government is focused on reversing the trend of unemployment."
reversing a decision (collocation): Changing a previous choice or ruling. — "The committee is considering reversing its decision on the new policy."

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