REVERSAL

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

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Etymology

Noun

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.

Usage notes

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.

Synonyms

• reversion

Adjective

reversal (not comparable)

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Anagrams

• ravelers, slaverer

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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