reverse
Translation
to turn in the opposite direction, to annul, to move backwards
Examples
Please reverse the car into the garage.
Please reverse the car into the garage.
They reversed the decision to close the factory.
They reversed the decision to close the factory.
Reverse the order of the numbers.
Reverse the order of the numbers.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to change (sth.) to the opposite position or order. Reverse the order of the numbers.
((a vehicle)) to drive (a vehicle) backward. Please reverse the car into the garage.
((a decision)) to change (a decision) to the opposite. They reversed the decision to close the factory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: invert, overturn, cancel; Antonyms: advance, proceed, uphold
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'vertere' (to turn). Literally 'to turn back'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'reverse' gear in a car, which makes it go backwards.