Go/put something into reverse

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verb phrase

To change direction or make a plan or process go back.

When the company started losing money, they had to put their expansion plans into reverse.
Visual representation of "go/put something into reverse" - To change direction or make a plan or process go back

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  • put plans into reverse
  • put car into reverse
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Plan Reversal

Used when a decision or plan needs to be stopped or changed to a previous state.

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Due to budget cuts, we have to put our hiring plans into reverse.
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Unexpected Change

Indicates a sudden change that goes against the original direction or expectation.

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The project was going well, but new regulations put our progress into reverse.
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Negative Progress

Implies that progress is being undone, often leading to disappointment or frustration.

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After the team's star player got injured, their winning streak went into reverse.
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