adj.
1.directed or moving toward the rear
2.reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
3.of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle reverse n.
1.a relation of direct opposition
2.the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3.an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes
4.the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
5.(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
6.turning in the opposite direction reverse v.
1.change to the contrary
2.turn inside out or upside down
3.rule against
4.annul by recalling or rescinding
Idiom of the Day
take the law into one's own hands
to attempt to administer the law oneself
The citizens took the law into their own hands when they arrested the man who had cut down the tree.
