reversed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of reversednext
as in reverse

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reversed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of reverse
1
as in overturned
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary the appeals court reversed the district court's decision

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2
as in flipped
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing when one side of the cleaning cloth gets dirty, just reverse it you can reverse the jacket for a whole new look

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  1. reverse
  2. revoked
  3. switched
Adjective
  • Programs like reverse mentorship might evolve into more dynamic, multidirectional exchanges.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Cass holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and has a background in reverse engineering in the automotive industry.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reverse
Verb
  • Pensions can be revoked only in cases where the employee has been convicted of a crime related to their employment.
    Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
  • German historian Roland Paul discovered documents showing that when Friedrich later attempted to return to Germany, authorities revoked his citizenship and ordered him to leave the country over his draft evasion.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of revoked
Verb
  • Purchase several resin or plastic plant saucers that can be switched out each morning so the birds have fresh water daily.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of switched
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