Reversed

rɪˈvɜːrst

Meaning & Definition

verb
to change the position, direction, or order of something to the opposite or an earlier state.
She reversed the car out of the driveway.
to make something the opposite of what it was.
The judge reversed the lower court’s ruling.
to switch to the opposite state or condition.
He reversed his decision after hearing new evidence.
adjective
having the position or order turned backward.
The reversed image looked strange when projected.
in or relating to a reversed position or order.
They observed the reversed roles in the play.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'revertere', meaning 'to turn back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reverse course:
to change direction or strategy
reverse psychology:
a technique involving advocating for the opposite of what is desired, expecting the opposite outcome
reverse gears:
the mechanism in a vehicle allowing it to move backward

Related Words

Slang Meanings

flipped
That story was totally flipped; I had no idea it was reversed.
switched up
He switched up the plan and reversed everything we'd agreed on.