reversal — a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/
Korean meaning: 반전, 역전, 뒤바뀜
Korean pronunciation: 리**벌**설
Example Sentences
- The student's grade reversal from F to A made his parents think he had a twin brother who was secretly attending classes.
- The company announced a complete reversal of its remote work policy.
- In a shocking reversal, the shy librarian became the loudest karaoke singer in town.
reversal
NOUN//rɪˈvɜːrsəl//
a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action
a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action
The rehearsal's reversal creates universal chaos!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '뒤로 돌리다'는 뜻의 'revertere'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 동전을 뒤집듯이 상황이 완전히 바뀌는 것을 의미하게 되었어요.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's grade reversal from F to A made his parents think he had a twin brother who was secretly attending classes.”
“The company announced a complete reversal of its remote work policy.”
“In a shocking reversal, the shy librarian became the loudest karaoke singer in town.”
“The economic reversal caught many investors off guard.”
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