reverse, transpose, invert mean to change to the opposite position. reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning.
reverse definition: move backwards or in the opposite direction. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "reverse out", "in reverse", "reverse gear".
REVERSE meaning: 1 : to change (something) to an opposite state or condition; 2 : to cause (something, such as a process) to stop or return to an earlier state
To reverse is to place or move something so that it is facing in the opposite direction from the one faced previously: to reverse from right to left; to reverse a decision.
There are 34 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb reverse, 13 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
To reverse means to turn back, take the opposite direction, go the other way. Many things can be reversed: you can reverse a decision, you can reverse a car — by putting it in the gear called "reverse."
To reverse is to place or move something so that it is facing in the opposite direction from the one faced previously: to reverse from right to left; to reverse a decision.
To cause to adopt a contrary viewpoint: reversed himself during the campaign.