invert

verb
UK: /ɪnˈvɜːt/
US: /ɪnˈvɝːt/

  1. To turn something upside down or inside out.

    1. Invert the glass to empty it of water.
    2. You should invert the cake pan to cool the cake completely before serving.

  2. To change the order or position of things, especially to reverse the normal arrangement.

    1. Invert the list to see items in reverse order.
    2. They had to invert their usual work schedule to meet the project deadline.

  3. To change something into its opposite.

    1. We can invert the colors of the image.
    2. The politician tried to invert the meaning of the law to serve his purpose.

Synonyms

reverse transpose overturn upend
invert noun

  1. Something that has been turned upside down or inside out.

    1. The dress was an invert of the original design.
    2. Looking at the picture, I felt like everything was an invert of reality.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "invert" in English means: To turn something upside down or inside out., To change the order or position of things, especially to reverse the normal arrangement., To change something into its opposite..

The phonetic transcription of "invert" is /ɪnˈvɜːt/ in British English and /ɪnˈvɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "invert": reverse, transpose, overturn, upend.

Example usage of "invert": "Invert the glass to empty it of water.". More examples on the page.