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reversals

[/rɪˈvɜːr.səlz/]
nounpl: reversals
reviravoltas
1. A change to the opposite direction, position, or condition
The company experienced several reversals in its financial performance.
A empresa experimentou várias reviravoltas no seu desempenho financeiro.
2. An act of turning something backward or inside out
The reversals of the fabric created an interesting pattern.
As reviravoltas do tecido criaram um padrão interessante.
3. Legal or judicial annulment or overturning of a previous decision
The court's reversals of the lower court's ruling were unexpected.
As revogações da sentença do tribunal inferior foram inesperadas.
4. A sudden change in fortune or circumstances, typically negative
After years of success, the team faced several reversals.
Depois de anos de sucesso, o time enfrentou várias reviravoltas.
NYC Slang
plot twists; flip-flops
Synonyms
turnaroundsoverturnsreversionsbackflipsabout-faces
Antonyms
continuationsprogressionsadvances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reviravoltas
Most common usage for sudden changes or upheavals
General Brazilian
inversões
Used in technical or mathematical contexts
Portugal
reviravoltas
Common usage similar to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
anulações
Used in legal contexts for court decisions

Related Idioms & Phrases

a reversal of fortune
a complete reversal
reversal of roles
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