Collocations for "reversal"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "reversal" in context.
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reversal
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a reversal of the [decision, ruling, policy]
- a reversal of [current, tide, flow]
- a reversal in [population trends, results, direction]
- a role reversal at the [office, company]
- are (not) expecting a reversal (of, in)
- was an unexpected reversal (of, in)
- a reversal in public opinion
- a [dramatic, surprising, welcome] reversal
- suffered a reversal of fortune
- UK: the [team, champions] suffered a reversal
- made a reversal in their [strategy, position, stance]
- gender role reversal is common in [pantomime, the theater]
- photography: reversal [film, processing]
'reversal' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):