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. transpose implies a change in order or relative …

REVERSING definition: 1. present participle of reverse 2. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of…. Learn more.

re•verse /rɪˈvɜrs/ adj., n., v., -versed, -vers•ing. opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, etc.: to arrange the names in reverse order. with the back toward the observer: the reverse side of a fabric.

reversed, reversing to turn in an opposite position; transpose. The printer accidently reversed two chapters of the book. to turn in the opposite direction; send on the opposite course. to turn inside out …

To cause to adopt a contrary viewpoint: reversed himself during the campaign.

a mechanism, etc. for reversing, as a gear arrangement in a transmission that causes a machine, motor vehicle, etc. to run backward or in the opposite direction

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."

“In the play, the actors had to reverse roles for the final scene.”

"Reversing" serves as the present participle of "reverse," indicating an ongoing action. General Usage: In everyday language, reversing can refer to actions like backing up a vehicle, changing a decision, …

Used when describing the action of moving backward or changing direction to the opposite. Commonly used in driving, programming, or reversing decisions.