Revers: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'invert' in more formal or technical contexts, often related to mathematics, science, or when describing something being turned upside down.

• 'The engineer decided to invert the design to solve the problem
• ' 'To solve the equation, you need to invert the matrix
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Use 'flip' when you want to describe a quick or sudden movement, often to turn something over. It's often used when talking about physical objects.

• 'He flipped the pancake in the air
• ' 'She flipped the page to see the next chapter
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Use 'transpose' in situations involving switching places, especially in music, mathematics, or complex sequences. It frequently implies a systematic change.

• 'The musician decided to transpose the piece to a different key
• ' 'In order to solve the puzzle, you have to transpose the letters
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This seems to be a typo or duplicate of 'reverse'.

This is used when referring to going back along the same path or reconsidering previous steps or decisions. Often used in navigation or discussions.

• We had to backtrack to find the lost keys.
• The company decided to backtrack on their new policy after the backlash.

This is suitable for situations where you want to formally withdraw a statement or promise. Can have a negative connotation if implying a mistake or regret.

• The journalist had to retract his story.
• She retracted her comment when she realized it was incorrect.

Use this for flipping something upside down or reversing its order. Commonly used in science, math, and technical fields.

• To make an omelette, you need to invert the pan.
• The mathematician explained how to invert a matrix.