reversereversereversesreversedreversing2noun (no plural)1the complete opposite of what somebody just said, or of what you expect: Of course I don't dislike you – quite the reverse (= I like you very much).2the control in a car or other vehicle that allows it to move backwards: Leave the car in reverse while it's parked on this hill.reversereversereversesreversedreversing1verb (reverses, reversing, reversed)1to turn something the other way round: Writing is reversed in a mirror.2to go backwards in a car, etc.; to make a car, etc. go backwards: I reversed the car into the garage.reverse the charges (British) to make a telephone call that the person you are telephoning will pay for: I want to reverse the charges, please.