Directed or moving backward
“The reversing car quickly came to a halt as it backed into the parking spot.”
Reverting to an earlier and inferior condition
Guiding, signaling or managing movement
A return or reversal to a former state
Present participle for to retreat or move backward, sometimes figuratively
“At the end of each leg, we executed a slow 180-degree turn to reverse our course.”
Present participle for to change into something different, contrary or opposite
“There are a few websites that reverse this process by using a light text on a dark background.”
Present participle for to change a decision, opinion, or course of action
“He waited, silently hoping Cobin would say something to try and make him reverse his decision, to give some sign he cared.”
Present participle for to cancel or annul a decision or course of action
“I believe that Congress should do whatever is necessary to reverse this ruling.”
Present participle for to turn or set in an opposite direction, order, or position
“Place a clean hot cloth over the rice and reverse the colander so that all of the water is drained.”
Present participle for to turn (something) inward or inside out
“When climbing over a rocky surface, I reverse my jacket to protect the outer layer.”
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