verb
Uncommon
reversing
Reversing (verb) means moving backward, or undoing a previous decision or action. Example: “Watch out — that truck is reversing into the loading bay.”
verb
1
Moving backward, or undoing a previous decision or action.
"Watch out — that truck is reversing into the loading bay."
"The board is reversing its earlier policy after public pressure."
How to use reversing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "reverse" — going backward or turning something around.
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Word forms
- Plural
- reversings
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Watch out — that truck is _____ into the loading bay.
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What does “reversing” mean?
The word “reversing” means moving backward, or undoing a previous decision or action. In plain terms, the -ing form of "reverse" — going backward or turning something around.
How do you use “reversing” in a sentence?
Here is “reversing” used in a sentence: “Watch out — that truck is reversing into the loading bay.”
What part of speech is “reversing”?
“Reversing” is a verb.
Is “reversing” a common word?
“Reversing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
