reversal

noun
UK: /rɪˈvɜː.səl/
US: /rɪˈvɝː.səl/

  1. A change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action.

    1. The reversal of the car was quick.
    2. The company experienced a complete reversal of its previous business strategy.

  2. A decision being changed to its opposite.

    1. The court ordered a reversal of the previous judgment.
    2. This sudden reversal in policy took everyone by surprise during the negotiations.

  3. An unfortunate experience or defeat.

    1. The team suffered a major reversal during the game.
    2. Despite some financial reversals, she remained optimistic about the future.

Synonyms

turnaround inversion overturn setback
reversal transitive-verb

  1. To change something to the opposite.

    1. The court can reversal the decision.
    2. The appellate court decided to reversal the lower court's judgment on the matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reversal" in English means: A change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action., A decision being changed to its opposite., An unfortunate experience or defeat..

The phonetic transcription of "reversal" is /rɪˈvɜː.səl/ in British English and /rɪˈvɝː.səl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reversal": turnaround, inversion, overturn, setback.

Example usage of "reversal": "The reversal of the car was quick.". More examples on the page.