Reversing: meaning, definitions and examples
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reversing
[ rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ ]
action
To change something to its opposite, usually in order to return to the original state.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She reversed the car back out of the driveway.
- The decision was reversed by the higher court.
driving
The act of driving a vehicle backwards.
Synonyms
backing out, backing up, going in reverse
Examples of usage
- He put the car in reverse and backed out of the parking space.
- The reversing camera helps with parking.
Translations
Translations of the word "reversing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inversão
🇮🇳 उलटा करना
🇩🇪 Umkehr
🇮🇩 pembalikan
🇺🇦 зворотний
🇵🇱 odwracanie
🇯🇵 逆転 (ぎゃくてん)
🇫🇷 inversion
🇪🇸 inversión
🇹🇷 tersine çevirme
🇰🇷 역전
🇸🇦 عكس
🇨🇿 zvrácení
🇸🇰 reverzácia
🇨🇳 反转 (fǎn zhuǎn)
🇸🇮 obrat
🇮🇸 umskipti
🇰🇿 кері қайтару
🇬🇪 უკუცვლა
🇦🇿 əks etdirilmə
🇲🇽 inversión
Word origin
The word 'reversing' is derived from the verb 'reverse', which comes from the Old French word 'reverser', meaning 'to turn back'. The concept of reversing has been important in various fields such as driving, engineering, and mathematics, where the idea of going back to a previous state or position is crucial.
See also: irreversible, irreversibly, reversal, reverse, reversed, reverser, reversion.