Definitions

1. noun

the act of reversing or the state of being reversed, especially in a situation or decision.

“The company’s decision to stop the project was a major reversal of their previous plans.”

2. noun

a change to the opposite or a reversal of a previous condition or situation.

“The reversal of fortune was sudden and unexpected, leaving many people in shock.”

3. noun

a complete or almost complete change in the way something is done or thought about.

“The new policy was a reversal of the old one, and many employees were initially resistant to the change.”

4. noun

a change in direction or course of action, especially one that is considered to be a setback.

“The team’s reversal in the playoffs was a major disappointment for their fans.”

5. noun

an instance of reversing something, such as a word or a direction.

“The reversal of the word ‘live’ is ‘evil’.”

6. verb

to change or cause something to change direction or course of action, often in a way that is considered to be a setback.

“The company’s decision to reverse their plans was a major turning point in the project.”

7. verb

to change or cause something to change from one state or condition to another, often in a way that is considered to be a reversal.

“The new policy will reverse the old one, and employees will have to adapt to the change.”