Definition of "Reverse" :

noun: turning in the opposite direction

noun: (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

noun: the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

noun: the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

noun: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

noun: a relation of direct opposition

"We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true."

verb: change to the contrary

"The trend was reversed."

verb: turn inside out or upside down

verb: reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

verb: rule against

verb: cancel officially

adjective: reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

adjective: directed or moving toward the rear

adjective: of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

"In reverse gear."