Reversing

/rɪˈvɜrsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of reverse; moving backward or in the opposite direction. Changing to an opposite state or decision.

Etymology

From Old French reverser, from Latin reversus, past participle of revertere 'to turn back,' from re- (back) + vertere (to turn). The mechanical sense of moving backward developed from the basic meaning of turning around.

Kelly Says

The concept of 'reversing' beautifully captures both physical and mental processes - we reverse cars and reverse decisions using the same metaphor of 'turning back.' This shows how spatial concepts become templates for describing change and reconsideration!

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