1. devices or mechanisms that reverse the direction of motion or operation
Usage: technical
2. people who reverse or overturn decisions, policies, or situations

Examples

• The aircraft’s thrust reversers helped slow it down during landing.
• Engine reversers are essential safety features on commercial jets.
• The new management team acted as reversers of the previous policies.
• Political reversers often face criticism for changing established programs.
• The ship’s propeller reversers allowed for quick directional changes.
• These reversers can switch the motor’s rotation instantly.