Meaning & Definition of Reverse in English

1. A relation of direct opposition

• "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"

2. The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

3. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes

• Something that is thwarting or frustrating

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

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

6. Turning in the opposite direction

1. Change to the contrary

• "The trend was reversed"

• "The tides turned against him"

• "Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a white house intern"

2. Turn inside out or upside down

3. Rule against

• "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"

4. Cancel officially

• "He revoked the ban on smoking"

• "Lift an embargo"

• "Vacate a death sentence"

5. Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

• "When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"

1. Directed or moving toward the rear

• "A rearward glance"

• "A rearward movement"

2. Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

• "In reverse gear"

3. Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect