put sth into reverse

Frequency: 7.714.8 per million words

to engage the reverse gear of a vehicle

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The driver quickly put the car into reverse to avoid the obstacle.
  • She carefully put the truck into reverse and backed out of the driveway.
  • "Don't forget to put the vehicle into reverse before backing up!" the instructor warned.
  • He had to put his car into reverse several times to parallel park.
  • If you need to back up, put the gear lever into reverse first.
  • The mechanic put the car into reverse to test the new transmission.
  • We cautiously put the camper van into reverse on the narrow mountain road.
  • After dropping off the passengers, the taxi driver put his cab into reverse to leave the curb.
  • You should always put the car into reverse slowly to prevent accidents.
  • Having parked incorrectly, she needed to put her compact car into reverse and try again.