in reverse

phrase

1
: in an opposite manner or direction
The story is told in reverse.
2
: in a way that is opposite to the normal
People were moving from the city to the country, but now the situation is in reverse.
3
: toward an opposite or worse state or condition
Negotiations are moving in reverse.

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“In reverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reverse. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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