reverse a decision

Frequency: 7.012.3 per million words

to change a decision to the opposite

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Examples (10)

  • After public outcry, the company was forced to reverse its unpopular decision.
  • The appeals court has the authority to reverse the decision of the trial court.
  • It's very rare for the board to reverse a unanimous decision.
  • The new manager reversed the decision to lay off a quarter of the staff.
  • Under immense pressure, the government had no choice but to reverse its controversial decision.
  • Reversing his decision to move abroad was the best thing he ever did for his family.
  • She hoped that new evidence would persuade the judge to reverse her earlier decision.
  • They will not reverse their decision unless we provide a compelling argument.
  • He was later forced to reverse that hasty decision when he realized his mistake.
  • The referee was asked to review the play and potentially reverse his initial decision.