reversal

Etymology 1

From Middle English reversall; equivalent to reverse + -al.

noun

  1. The state of being reversed.
  2. An instance of reversing.
    Running via Aston would require a reversal at New Street and this will be taken into account during the planning and normal industry testing processes. 2019 October, Tony Miles, “Chase Line service to be split next May”, in Modern Railways, page 17
  3. A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Etymology 2

From French réversal or Medieval Latin reversālis.

adj

  1. Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

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