reverter, inverter, marcha atrás
1. (verb) to turn something inside out or upside down
She reversed the sweater to see the other side.
Ela virou o suéter para ver o outro lado.
2. (verb) to move backward, especially in a vehicle
He reversed the car into the garage.
Ele entrou com o carro na garagem de marcha atrás.
3. (verb) to change a decision, policy, or process to its opposite
The court reversed the previous decision.
O tribunal reverteu a decisão anterior.
4. (noun) the opposite direction or side
The reverse of the coin shows an eagle.
O verso da moeda mostra uma águia.
5. (noun) a defeat or setback
The team suffered a reverse in their campaign.
O time sofreu um revés em sua campanha.
6. (adjective) opposite in position or direction
Put the car in reverse gear.
Coloque o carro na marcha atrás.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reverse psychology - psicologia reversa
reverse course - mudar de rumo
in reverse - em sentido inverso
reverse the clock - voltar no tempo
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