reversal

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(noun.)

ADJ

complete, total | dramatic, sudden | apparent | policy

role

When my son became my doctor, we both struggled with this unexpected role reversal.

VERB + REVERSAL

amount to, mark, represent

The court's decision to overturn the conviction marked a significant reversal in the case.

bring about, lead to, result in

PREP

~ in

The company saw a sudden reversal in its financial losses after launching the new product.

~ of

The company announced a complete reversal of its decision to close the factory.

PHRASES

a reversal of fortunes

After losing her job, Maria experienced a complete reversal of fortunes when she started her own business.

Definitions

noun

1

The state of being reversed.

2

An instance of reversing.

3

A change to an opposite direction.

Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes.

It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham.

4

A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

5

A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this.

adj

1

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

For after his death there were reversal letters found among his papers from the Duke of Anjou

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

about-face
volte-face

noun — the act of reversing the order or place of

transposition

noun — turning in the opposite direction

noun — a decision to reverse an earlier decision

noun — an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes

Antonyms

affirmation

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Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes.

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It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer.

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For after his death there were reversal letters found among his papers from the Duke of Anjou

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The recent data has caused a reversal of expectations.

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Her new statement is a reversal of her previous position.

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Here is a look at four Supreme Court decisions that a Roe v. Wade reversal could impact.

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