reversal

Etymology 1
From ; equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1) The state of being reversed.
 * 2) An instance of reversing.
 * 3) A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.
 * 1) A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Usage notes
Reversal of trains often takes place at a terminus, where the driver walks to the cab at the other end of the train; if hauled by a locomotive, that moves to the other end if the train if the train has no driving cab at the other end.

Translations

 * Bulgarian:
 * Chinese:
 * Cantonese: 倒轉
 * Mandarin:
 * French: ,
 * Greek:
 * Ancient: ἀναστροφή
 * Hungarian:, , ,
 * Spanish:, , revocación


 * Dutch: ,
 * Sranan Tongo: trafassi

Etymology 2
From or.

Adjective

 * 1) Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Usage notes

 * It is used almost exclusively in the terms or