English to English
adjective
- of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
In reverse gear.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- a relation of direct opposition
We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
source: WordNet 3.0
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
source: WordNet 3.0
- the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
source: WordNet 3.0
- (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
source: WordNet 3.0
- turning in the opposite direction
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- directed or moving toward the rear
A rearward glance.
A rearward movement.
source: WordNet 3.0
- reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
source: WordNet 3.0
verb
- change to the contrary
The trend was reversed.
The tides turned against him.
Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern.
source: WordNet 3.0
- turn inside out or upside down
source: WordNet 3.0
- rule against
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cancel officially
He revoked the ban on smoking.
Lift an embargo.
Vacate a death sentence.
source: WordNet 3.0
- reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To turn back; to cause to face in a contrary direction; to cause to depart.
source: Webster 1913
- To return; to revert.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [rivérs] Kabaligtarán
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [rivérs] Baligtarín
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
