reversal

/ri'və:səl/
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reversal

The judge ordered a reversal of the lower court's decision.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A major change in attitude, principle, or point of view: A complete turnaround or about-face in one's position or opinion.
    • The act of reversing the order, place, or direction: The action of making something the opposite of what it was, such as turning something to face the other way.
    • A judgment by a higher court that sets aside a lower court's decision: In law, an official overturning of a previous legal ruling.
    • An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes progress: A setback or frustrating obstacle.
    • A change from one state to the opposite state: A transformation into a contrary condition.
Examples of Usage
  • As a major change:
    • The company's reversal of its policy on remote work surprised many employees.
    • His sudden reversal on the issue left his supporters confused.
  • As an act of changing order/direction:
    • The reversal of the car into the parking space was done smoothly.
    • A reversal of the magnetic poles is a theoretical possibility.
  • As a legal judgment:
    • The appeal resulted in a reversal of the original conviction.
  • As a setback:
    • The project suffered a major reversal when the funding was cut.
  • As a change of state:
    • The patient experienced a reversal of symptoms after starting the new treatment.
Advanced Usage
  • "Role reversal": A situation in which two people or groups exchange their usual functions or behaviors.
    • In their marriage, a role reversal occurred when she became the primary breadwinner.
  • "Reversal of fortune": A sudden change, typically for the worse, in one's financial or social situation.
    • The story is a classic tale of reversal of fortune.
Variants and Related Words
  • Reverse (verb/noun/adjective): To change to the opposite direction, order, or condition. The opposite counterpart.
    • He decided to reverse his decision. (verb)
    • Please drive in reverse. (noun)
    • Write your name on the reverse side. (adjective)
  • Reversible (adjective): Capable of being reversed or of reversing.
    • The jacket is reversible; you can wear it with either side out.
Synonyms
  • About-face: A complete change of attitude or policy.
  • Turnaround: A sudden and complete change, especially in a business or sporting context.
  • Setback: A problem that makes progress more difficult.
  • Overturning: The act of officially canceling a legal decision.
Related Phrases
  • Suffer a reversal: To experience a setback or defeat.
    • The army suffered a reversal at the hands of the insurgents.
  • Court of reversal: A higher court that has the power to reverse lower court decisions. (This is a descriptive phrase, not a formal title).
Related Idioms
  • The tables are turned / A reversal of roles: A situation in which the relative positions of two people or groups are exchanged.
    • When the student started teaching the teacher, it was a complete reversal of roles.
reversal

The judge ordered a reversal of the lower court's decision.

Noun
  1. a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
    • an about-face on foreign policy
  2. the act of reversing the order or place of
  3. turning in the opposite direction
  4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
  5. a decision to reverse an earlier decision
  6. turning in an opposite direction or position
    • the reversal of the image in the lens
  7. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  8. a change from one state to the opposite state
    • there was a reversal of autonomic function

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