Go/put something into reverse
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.
Often appears as...
- put plans into reverse
- put car into reverse
verb phrase
In vehicles, to change the gear in such a way that it goes backward.
He put his car into reverse and backed out of the driveway.
Often appears as...
- put car into reverse
- put vehicle into reverse
verb phrase
To move backwards or to make something move backward.
When she saw the way clear, she put the car into reverse and started backing up.
Often appears as...
- put car into reverse
- put into reverse and back up
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.
Often appears as...
- put plans into reverse
- put car into reverse
verb phrase
In vehicles, to change the gear in such a way that it goes backward.
He put his car into reverse and backed out of the driveway.
Often appears as...
- put car into reverse
- put vehicle into reverse
verb phrase
To move backwards or to make something move backward.
When she saw the way clear, she put the car into reverse and started backing up.
Often appears as...
- put car into reverse
- put into reverse and back up
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Plan Reversal
Used when a decision or plan needs to be stopped or changed to a previous state.
Due to budget cuts, we have to put our hiring plans into reverse.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Change
Indicates a sudden change that goes against the original direction or expectation.
The project was going well, but new regulations put our progress into reverse.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Progress
Implies that progress is being undone, often leading to disappointment or frustration.
After the team's star player got injured, their winning streak went into reverse.
Pro Tip 1/3Plan Reversal
Used when a decision or plan needs to be stopped or changed to a previous state.
Due to budget cuts, we have to put our hiring plans into reverse.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Change
Indicates a sudden change that goes against the original direction or expectation.
The project was going well, but new regulations put our progress into reverse.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Progress
Implies that progress is being undone, often leading to disappointment or frustration.
After the team's star player got injured, their winning streak went into reverse.
Pro Tip 1/3Plan Reversal
Used when a decision or plan needs to be stopped or changed to a previous state.
Due to budget cuts, we have to put our hiring plans into reverse.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Change
Indicates a sudden change that goes against the original direction or expectation.
The project was going well, but new regulations put our progress into reverse.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Progress
Implies that progress is being undone, often leading to disappointment or frustration.
After the team's star player got injured, their winning streak went into reverse.
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