REVERSE

Definition of REVERSE

  1. (noun)a relation of direct opposition
  2. (noun)the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
  3. (noun)an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  4. (noun)the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
  5. (noun)(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
  6. (noun)turning in the opposite direction
  7. (verb)change to the contrary
  8. (verb)turn inside out or upside down
  9. (verb)rule against
  10. (verb)cancel officially
  11. (verb)reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
  12. (adj)of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
  13. (adj)directed or moving toward the rear
  14. (adj)reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect