Used when a decision or plan needs to be stopped or changed to a previous state. Due to budget cuts, we have to put our hiring plans into reverse.
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Unexpected Change
Indicates a sudden change that goes against the original direction or expectation. The project was going well, but new regulations put our progress into reverse.
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Negative Progress
Implies that progress is being undone, often leading to disappointment or frustration. After the team's star player got injured, their winning streak went into reverse.