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reversal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/ · UK /rɪˈvɜːsəl/

reversal means: A change that makes a situation, decision, order, or direction the opposite of what it was.

noun

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A change that makes a situation, decision, order, or direction the opposite of what it was.

  • The decision was a complete reversal.
  • We saw a sudden reversal in the trend.
  • Their role reversal meant the child now cared for the parent.

How to use it: reversal of something (The announcement marked a reversal of government policy.)

Similar words: turnaround, U-turn

Common phrases: reversal of something, role reversal, complete reversal

Questions about reversal

What does reversal mean?

A change that makes a situation, decision, order, or direction the opposite of what it was.

What is reversal in other languages?

Türkçe: tersine dönüş · Español: inversión · Français: renversement · Deutsch: Umkehr · Italiano: inversione · 日本語: 逆転

How do you pronounce reversal?

In American English /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/; in British English /rɪˈvɜːsəl/.

How do you use reversal in a sentence?

The decision was a complete reversal. We saw a sudden reversal in the trend.

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