move backwards

the lorry reversed into the back of a bus

make (something) the opposite of what it was

the damage done to the ozone layer may be reversed

turn (something) the other way round or up or inside out

after completing a row of leaves or flowers I have reversed the pattern

make (type or a design) appear as white in a block of solid colour or a half-tone

their press ads had a headline reversed out of the illustration

a complete change of direction or action

the gall actuates a reverse of photosynthesis

the opposite to that previously stated

he didn't feel homesick—quite the reverse

an adverse change of fortune; a setback or defeat

United suffered their heaviest reverse of the season

the opposite side or face to the observer

the address is given on the reverse of this leaflet