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reverse

UK
/rɪˈvɜːs/
US
/rɪˈvɜrs/

Translations

reversenoun
reverses
pl
UK
/rɪˈvɜːs/
US
/rɪˈvɝːs/
inverseSens abstrait d'opposé ou de contraire.
The reverse of this rule is also true.
L'inverse de cette règle est également vrai.
reversFace arrière d'un objet, notamment d'une pièce de monnaie.
The reverse of the coin showed a different design.
Le revers de la pièce présentait un motif différent.
revirementChangement de politique, d'avis ou de ligne de conduite.
The company made a reverse in its policy after the feedback.
L'entreprise a opéré un revirement de sa politique après les retours.
marche arrièrePour un véhicule.
He shifted the car into reverse to back out of the driveway.
Il a engagé la marche arrière pour sortir de l'allée.
Additional translations
reversDéfaite, coup dur ou contretemps.
Synonyms
opposite
inverse
contrary
reversal
backtrack
Antonyms
forward
progression
continuation
reverseverb
reversed
Past Simple
reversed
Past Participle
reversing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈvɜːs/
US
/rɪˈvɜrs/
inverserSens général de mise à l'opposé ou de retour en sens inverse.
Scientists are trying to reverse the effects of climate change.
Les scientifiques essaient d'inverser les effets du changement climatique.
annulerPour une décision ou un choix.
They reversed their decision after the meeting.
Ils ont annulé leur décision après la réunion.
retournerPour remettre un vêtement ou un objet à l'envers ou de l'autre côté.
He reversed his jacket to show the other side.
Il a retourné sa veste pour montrer l'autre côté.
Additional translations
reculerSurtout pour un véhicule.
infirmerEn droit.
Synonyms
invert
turn back
backtrack
undo
revert
contradict
counter
overturn
Antonyms
forward
continue
proceed
advance
reverseadjective
more reverse
Comp.
most reverse
Super.
UK
/rɪˈvɜːs/
US
/rɪˈvɜrs/
inverseSens général d'opposition de direction, d'ordre ou d'effet.
The reverse order was difficult to follow.
L'ordre inverse était difficile à suivre.
Additional translations
opposéSurtout pour un côté, une direction ou une position.
Synonyms
inverse
opposite
contrary
backward
retrograde
Antonyms
forward
direct
normal
straight

Definitions

reversenoun
The opposite or contrary of something.
The reverse of the coin showed a different design.
A complete change of direction or action.
The company made a reverse in its policy after the feedback.
The gear in a vehicle used to make it move backward.
He shifted the car into reverse to back out of the driveway.
A defeat or setback.
The team suffered a reverse in the final minutes of the game.
reverseverb
To change the direction, order, or position of something to its opposite.
She reversed the car out of the driveway.
To revoke or annul a decision or judgment.
The court decided to reverse the previous ruling.
To turn something inside out or upside down.
He reversed his jacket to show the other side.
To cause a process or sequence to go backward.
Scientists are trying to reverse the effects of climate change.
reverseadjective
Opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect.
The reverse side of the coin showed a different design.
Acting in a manner that is opposite to what is usual or expected.
Her reverse logic often confused her classmates.
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