in reverse

adverb

: in an opposite manner or direction : back, backward

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in (or into) reverse

(of a motor vehicle) in reverse gear so as to travel backward

he put the Cadillac into reverse

■ in the opposite direction or manner from usual

a similar ride next year will do the route in reverse

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in reverse

1 a : in an order in which the last part is first and the first part is last : ↑backward

In her latest film, the story is told in reverse. We see the main character as an adult in the beginning and as a child at the end.

The winners were called in reverse from last place to first place.

1 b : in a way that is opposite to what is normal or to what happened earlier

Ten years ago, American tourists flocked to Europe. But now that the dollar is weak, we have the same situation in reverse. Europeans are coming to the U.S. in record numbers.

2 : toward an opposite or worse state or condition

The talks between the labor union and workers seem to be moving in reverse.

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Main Entry: ↑reverse

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in reˈverse idiom

in the opposite order or way

Syn: ↑backwards

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The secret number is my phone number in reverse.

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We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse.

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