reverse

Definition

  • verb: to change (something) to an opposite state or condition
  • verb: to turn completely about in position or direction
  • adjective: opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: hydromatic, abandon, abolish

Examples

  • Ten years ago, American tourists flocked to Europe. But now that the dollar is weak, we have the same situation 'in reverse'. Europeans are coming to the U.S. in record numbers.

  • In her latest film, the story is told 'in reverse'. We see the main character as an adult in the beginning and as a child at the end.

  • The college is trying to 'reverse' the decline in applicants. [=the college is trying to get more people to apply]

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