invert
v.to turn something upside down or inside out. In science, it can also mean changing the order of things or turning a positive into a negative.
v.to turn something upside down, inside out, or in the opposite direction. In technical contexts, it refers to reversing the order of elements or the polarity of a signal.
“The chef used a special tool to invert the cake onto a plate.”
“The technician had to invert the image to match the original negative before printing the photograph.”
“By inverting the traditional hierarchy of the organization, the new CEO hoped to foster a more collaborative environment where junior staff felt empowered to challenge senior decisions.”
“If Russell could not do so, they said, they would "invert the cars" - put Antonelli into the lead to try himself.”
From Middle French invertir.
Abbreviation of invertebrate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.