in reverse
in reverse
1. Of an automobile, having the gear enabled that will allow it to be driven backward. Put it in reverse and then back up very slowly.
2. Backwards; in or facing the opposite direction; in the opposite order or position. Can be used as either an adjective or an adverb. Stop putting my books in reverse when you're cleaning! They're supposed to go A to Z, not Z to A! I think his password is just his birthday in reverse. Did you know that your shirt is in reverse? Your tag is sticking out at the back.
See also: reverse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in reˈverse
in the opposite order or way; backwards: The secret number is my phone number in reverse. We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse.See also: reverse
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- lean
- backed up
- put (something) into reverse
- back over
- back over (someone or something)
- bend
- bend over backward(s)
- bend over backwards
- bend over backwards to do something
- bend/lean over backwards to do something