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   reverse

   /rɪˈvəːs/

   verb

   • 1. move backwards: "the lorry reversed into the back of a bus" Similar backgo back/backwardsdrive back/backwardsmove back/backwardssend back/backwardsback-pedalOpposite go forwards
   • ▪ cause (a vehicle) to move backwards: "she reversed the car into a side turn"
   • ▪ (of an engine) work in a contrary direction: "the ship's engines reversed and cut out altogether"
   • 2. make (something) the opposite of what it was: "the damage done to the ozone layer may be reversed" Similar alterchangecountermandundoset asideupsetoverturnoverthrowrule againstdisallowoverrideoverrulevetorepudiaterevokerepealcancelrescindannulnullifydeclare null and voidvoidinvalidatenegateabrogatequashwithdrawtake backrecantretractback-pedal onbacktrack onrow backdo a U-turn oneat one's wordsdo an about-turn onvacatearchaic:recallOpposite upholdstick to
   • ▪ exchange (the position or function) of two people or things: "the experimenter and the subject reversed roles and the experiment was repeated" Similar swapswap roundchangechange roundexchangeinterchangeswitchswitch roundtradetransposeinvertturn aboutturn aroundOpposite keep to
   • ▪ revoke or annul (a judgement, sentence, or decree made by a lower court or authority): "the court reversed his conviction"
   • 3. turn (something) the other way round or up or inside out: "after completing a row of leaves or flowers I have reversed the pattern" Similar turn upside downturn overupendupturnput bottom upflip overturn topsy-turvyinvertcapsizearchaic:oversetturn inside outtechnical:evertintrovertevaginateinvaginate
   • 4. make (type or a design) appear as white in a block of solid colour or a half-tone: "their press ads had a headline reversed out of the illustration"

   adjective

   • 1. going in or turned towards the direction opposite to that previously stated: "the trend appears to be going in the reverse direction" Similar oppositecontraryconversecounterinverseobverseopposingcontrastingantitheticalOpposite same
   • ▪ operating, behaving, or ordered in a way contrary or opposite to that which is usual or expected: "indiscriminate bombing had a reverse effect on popular morale" Similar backwardbackwardsreversedinvertedtransposedfrom bottom to topOpposite forwards
   • ▪ (of a voltage applied to a semiconductor junction) in the direction which does not allow significant current to flow.
   • ▪ denoting a fault in which a relative downward movement occurred in the strata on the underside of the fault plane.

   noun

   • 1. a complete change of direction or action: "the gall actuates a reverse of photosynthesis"
   • ▪ reverse gear on a motor vehicle; the position of a gear lever or selector corresponding to this: "a knob to lock the box in four-wheel drive for reverse"
   • ▪ a play in which a player reverses the direction of attack by passing the ball to a teammate moving in the opposite direction: "his touchdown came after he had scampered 58 yards on a reverse with McMahon"
   • 2. the opposite to that previously stated: "he didn't feel homesick—quite the reverse" Similar oppositecontraryconverseinverseobverseantithesisopposite/other extreme
   • 3. an adverse change of fortune; a setback or defeat: "United suffered their heaviest reverse of the season" Similar setbackreversalupsetchecknon-successfailuremisfortunemishapmisadventureaccidentdisastertragedycatastropheblowdisappointmentadversityhardshipafflictionvicissitudedefeatroutill luckbad luckdistresstribulationwoehard timesOpposite success
   • 4. the opposite side or face to the observer: "the address is given on the reverse of this leaflet" Similar other sidereverse sidebackrearundersidewrong sideflip sideB-sideversoOpposite frontrecto
   • ▪ a left-hand page of an open book, or the back of a loose document.
   • ▪ the side of a coin or medal bearing the value or secondary design.
   • ▪ the design or inscription on the reverse of a coin or medal.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French revers, reverse (nouns), reverser (verb), from Latin reversus ‘turned back’, past participle of revertere, from re- ‘back’ + vertere ‘to turn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. reversely adverb
   • 2. reverser noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Reverse_mortgageReverse mortgage - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · A reverse mortgage is a mortgage loan, usually secured by a residential property, that enables the borrower to access the unencumbered value of the property. The loans are typically promoted to older homeowners and typically do not require monthly mortgage payments. Borrowers are still responsible for property taxes or homeowner's insurance.

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › difference-between-forwardDifference between Forward Engineering and Reverse Engineering

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   Jul 16, 2024 · In summary, forward engineering is focused on the creation of new software systems, while reverse engineering is focused on understanding and documenting existing software systems. Both approaches use different tools and techniques to achieve their goals and produce different outputs.

4. www.britannica.com › science › reverse-osmosisReverse osmosis | Definition, Process, & Uses | Britannica

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Reverse osmosis is a separation technique in which pressure applied to a solution forces the solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a region of low concentration to one of high concentration, leaving behind the solutes. Reverse osmosis is often used for water purification.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › into reverseInto reverse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 3, 2024 · The meaning of INTO REVERSE is into an opposite state or condition. How to use into reverse in a sentence.

6. www.geeksforgeeks.org › python-reversed-functionPython reversed() Method - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Python reversed () method returns an iterator that accesses the given sequence in the reverse order. Example: Python. # creating a list cars = ["nano", "swift", "bolero", "BMW"] # reversing the list reversed_cars = list(reversed(cars)) #printing the list print(reversed_cars) Output. ['BMW', 'bolero', 'swift', 'nano']

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Reverse_discriminationReverse discrimination - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Reverse discrimination is a term used to describe discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group, in favor of members of a minority or historically disadvantaged group. Affirmative action

8. www.moneygeek.com › mortgage › reverseWhat Is a Reverse Mortgage, and Is It Right for You? - MoneyGeek

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   Jul 5, 2024 · A reverse mortgage is a specialized loan that converts a portion of your home's equity into cash. It stands in contrast to a traditional mortgage where you borrow money upfront to buy a house and then repay the lender in monthly installments.