reverse

verb · ri-VURS

CEFR C1

to change something to its opposite, or go backwards

उलटना, पलटना

Usage

reverse a decisionreverse the carreverse the trend

Examples

The court reversed the earlier decision.

He reversed the car out of the narrow lane.

Common mistake

Please reverse back the car slowly.

Please reverse the car slowly.

Reverse already means go back; 'back' is extra.

Remember: Reverse gear takes you backwards.

Useful for

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