double reverse

A maneuver or action that involves reversing direction twice, often used in driving, sports, or figuratively to describe a sudden change of plans or strategy that goes back on a previous reversal.

• 🇫🇷Manœuvre ou action impliquant un double changement de direction, souvent utilisée en conduite, dans le sport, ou au sens figuré pour décrire un changement soudain de plans ou de stratégie qui annule un changement précédent.

1. Football play C1 formal american

   A trick play in American football where the ball is handed off, then lateraled, and then handed off again, reversing direction twice to confuse the defense.

   • The quarterback executed a perfect double reverse to gain twenty yards.
   • The coach called a double reverse to catch the defense off guard.
   • The team practiced the double reverse all week for the big game.

   🇫🇷double reverse

2. Complete change of direction C2 informal

   A situation where a decision, opinion, or policy is changed completely, often twice or in a contradictory manner.

   • The politician did a double reverse on his tax policy, confusing everyone.
   • Her opinion on the matter did a double reverse after hearing both sides.
   • The company's strategy performed a double reverse, leaving investors uncertain.

   🇫🇷revirement complet