reversal, volte-face, about-face, policy change
(noun) a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; “an about-face on foreign policy”
reversal
(noun) a change from one state to the opposite state; “there was a reversal of autonomic function”
transposition, reversal
(noun) the act of reversing the order or place of
reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround
(noun) turning in the opposite direction
reversal
(noun) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
(noun) a decision to reverse an earlier decision
reversal, turn around
(noun) turning in an opposite direction or position; “the reversal of the image in the lens”
reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye
(noun) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Source: WordNet® 3.1
reversal (countable and uncountable, plural reversals)
The state of being reversed.
An instance of reversing.
A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.
Reversal of trains often takes place at a terminus, where the driver walks to the cab at the other end of the train; if hauled by a locomotive, that moves to the other end if the train if the train has no driving cab at the other end.
• reversion
reversal (not comparable)
Intended to reverse; implying reversal.
• ravelers, slaverer
Source: Wiktionary
Re*ver"sal, a. Etym: [See Reverse.]
Definition: Intended to reverse; implying reversal. [Obs.] Bp. Burnet.
Re*ver"sal, n. Etym: [From Reverse.]
1. The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens.
2. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void. Blackstone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
