Meaning of reversal | Babel Free
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/Definitions
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The state of being reversed. countable, uncountable
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An instance of reversing. countable, uncountable
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A change to an opposite direction. countable, uncountable
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A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems. countable, uncountable
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A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes.”
“It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.