invert
v. C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈvɝt// in·vert
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.
From Middle French invertir.
Abbreviation of invertebrate.
- Verbinvert
- Adjectiveinverted