reverse

• Описывает что-то противоположное по направлению, положению, порядку или эффекту.

Describes something that is opposite in direction, position, order, or effect.

1. B1formal

   Moving or facing in the opposite direction to the usual or forward one.

   Обратный

   • The car was in reverse gear.
   • She took a reverse route to avoid traffic.
   • The reverse side of the coin has a different design.

   Synonymsbackwardcontraryconverseinverseinvertedoppositerearwardretrograde

   Antonymsforthforward

2. Opposite order or positionB1formal

   Having the opposite order, position, or effect.

   Обратный

   • The list was in reverse alphabetical order.
   • The reverse effect of the medicine was unexpected.
   • He read the sentence in reverse to check for errors.

   Synonymsbackwardconverseinverseinvertedoppositereversedtransposed

   Antonymsforwardsame

• Существительное, обозначающее противоположное положение, направление или состояние чего-либо.

A noun referring to the opposite or contrary position, direction, or condition of something.

1. B1formal

   The opposite direction or position to the usual or forward one.

   Задний ход

   • He put the car into reverse and backed out of the driveway.
   • The driver shifted into reverse to park.
   • The boat moved in reverse to avoid the rocks.

   Synonymsantithesiscontraryconverseinverseopposite

   Antonymsforwardobverse

2. Opposite sideB1formal

   The back or rear side of something, especially the side that is not normally seen.

   Обратная сторона

   • The reverse of the coin features an eagle.
   • Please sign the reverse of the check.
   • The reverse of the painting is covered in dust.

   Synonymsbackflip siderearundersideverso

   Antonymsfacefrontobverse

3. Opposite outcomeB2formal

   A change to an opposite state, condition, or result.

   Противоположный результат

   • The team suffered a reverse in their winning streak.
   • The policy had the reverse of its intended effect.
   • The court's decision was a reverse of the previous ruling.

   Synonymsantithesiscontraryconverseinverseoppositereversal

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия движения назад, изменения направления или отмены предыдущего действия или решения.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving backward, changing direction, or undoing a previous action or decision.

1. Change directionB1formal

   To move backwards or change to the opposite direction.

   Двигаться назад

   • He reversed the car into the parking space.
   • The driver reversed the truck carefully.
   • She reversed her position on the issue after new evidence.

   Synonymsback upbacktrackinvertretreatrevertshiftswapturn back

   Antonymsadvanceforwardproceed

2. Undo or changeB2formal

   To change something to its opposite or to undo a previous decision or action.

   Отменить или изменить

   • The court reversed the earlier ruling.
   • They reversed the policy after public outcry.
   • The company reversed its decision to close the factory.

   Synonymsabrogateannulcancelcountermandinvalidatenullifyoverturnrepealrescindretractrevokeundo

   Antonymskeepmaintainpreserveuphold

3. Exchange rolesB2formal

   To swap the positions or functions of two things.

   Поменять местами

   • The roles of the two characters were reversed in the sequel.
   • We reversed the order of the speakers for the event.
   • The teacher reversed the seating arrangement to encourage discussion.

   Synonymsexchangeinterchangeswapswitchtranspose