reversing

[rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ]

reversing Definition

• 1. the act of changing something to its opposite
• 2. the act of driving a vehicle backwards

Using reversing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reversing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The reversing of the decision was unexpected.

• Example

  He had trouble reversing the car out of the parking space.

• Example

  The reversing of the magnetic field caused the compass to point south.

reversing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reversing

• inversion
• backing up
• turning around

Phrases with reversing

• reverse gear

  a gear in a vehicle that allows it to be driven backwards

  Example

  I put the car in reverse gear and backed out of the driveway.

• reverse psychology

  a technique where one encourages another person to do the opposite of what they want them to do, in order to achieve their desired outcome

  Example

  She used reverse psychology on her son to get him to clean his room.

• reverse charge

  a phone call where the receiver pays for the call instead of the caller

  Example

  I made a reverse charge call to my parents when I was stranded at the airport.

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Summary: reversing in Brief

The term 'reversing' [rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ] refers to the act of changing something to its opposite or the act of driving a vehicle backwards. It can be used in phrases like 'reverse gear,' which is a gear in a vehicle that allows it to be driven backwards, and 'reverse psychology,' which is a technique where one encourages another person to do the opposite of what they want them to do, in order to achieve their desired outcome.