1. a change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action
2. a change from good fortune to bad fortune; a setback
3. the act of overturning or annulling a decision or judgment
Usage: legal

Examples

• The company announced a reversal of its previous policy on remote work.
• After years of success, the business suffered a major financial reversal.
• The Supreme Court’s reversal of the lower court’s decision surprised many legal experts.
• His sudden reversal on the issue confused his supporters.
• The reversal of fortune left the once-wealthy family struggling to pay bills.
• The appeals court ordered a reversal of the original verdict.
• The team’s reversal from last place to first place amazed fans.