reverse
/rɪˈvɜːrs/ /rɪˈvɛr.sə/Definitions
1. verb
to turn or move in the opposite direction
“She had to reverse the car out of the narrow alley.”
2. verb
to change the direction of something, especially a course of action
“The manager tried to reverse the company’s financial losses.”
3. noun
a reversal of a previously established order or direction
“The team’s reversal in fortunes was due to their new coach.”
4. noun
the opposite or reverse direction or sense of something
“The reversal of the current meant that the river was flowing upstream.”
5. verb
to restore something to its original state or condition
“The company had to reverse the damage caused by the fire.”
6. adjective
used to describe a situation or decision that has changed from one state to another
“The reversal in her fortunes was due to her new business venture.”