Read the dictionary definition of reverse. All definitions for this word.
1. turning in the opposite direction
2. (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
3. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
5. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
6. a relation of direct opposition
1. we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
7. change to the contrary
1. The trend was reversed
2. the tides turned against him
3. public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
8. turn inside out or upside down
9. reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
1. when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
10. rule against
1. The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
11. cancel officially
1. He revoked the ban on smoking
2. lift an embargo
3. vacate a death sentence
12. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
13. directed or moving toward the rear
1. a rearward glance
2. a rearward movement
14. of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
1. in reverse gear
