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invert

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈvɝt// in·vert Archaic Informal

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.


SIMPLE

The chef used a special tool to invert the cake onto a plate.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician had to invert the image to match the original negative before printing the photograph.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle French invertir.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of invertebrate.

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