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reversal

[/rɪˈvɜːrsəl/]
nounpl: reversals
reversão
1. The act of reversing or turning something in the opposite direction
The reversal of the decision was unexpected.
A reversão da decisão foi inesperada.
2. A change from one state or condition to its opposite
There has been a complete reversal in her attitude.
Houve uma reversão completa em sua atitude.
3. A judicial decision that overturns a previous judgment
The appeals court ordered a reversal of the conviction.
O tribunal de apelações ordenou a reversão da condenação.
4. The opposite of what was previously stated or believed
This new evidence represents a complete reversal of our understanding.
Esta nova evidência representa uma reversão completa de nossa compreensão.
NYC Slang
flip; switcheroo
Synonyms
inversionturnaboutturnaroundflipbackflipchangeoverturning
Antonyms
continuationconfirmationaffirmationprogress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reversão
most common usage in legal and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reversão
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
reversão
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
reversão
formal/legal term; alternatively 'viravolta' for colloquial use

Related Idioms & Phrases

a complete reversal of fortune
a reversal of roles
a reversal of policy
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