Meaning of the word reversal in English

What does reversal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

reversal

US /rɪˈvɝː.səl/

UK /rɪˈvɜː.səl/

a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action

Example:

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The company announced a complete reversal of its previous policy.

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His sudden reversal of opinion surprised everyone.

Synonym:

turnaround about-face flip-flop switch change

a defeat or setback

Example:

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The team suffered a major reversal in the championship game.

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Despite the initial reversal, they managed to recover.

Synonym:

setback defeat blow disaster failure

Related Word:

reverse reverse sweep reverse logistics