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Definition of reverse shot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
screen storytellingTECH. camera view opposite the previous shot, often showing the other speakerTECH.
- After her close-up, the reverse shot showed his reaction.
- The director cut from the wide shot to a reverse shot.
- In the reverse shot, we finally see who is behind the door.
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Expressions with reverse
move backward out of a space
She had to reverse out of the parking spot.
change a situation from bad to good
The team managed to reverse their fortunes with a new coach.
ability to make good things turn bad or worthless
He has a reverse Midas touch with every project.
experience a setback or failure unexpectedly
The team suffered a reverse in the final match.
moving backward or in the opposite direction
The car moved in reverse to park.
start moving backward by using the reverse gear
The car will go into reverse if you shift the gear.
moving backward using the reverse setting
He drove in reverse gear down the narrow street.
arranged in the opposite sequence from the usual one
The list is in reverse order.
gear in a vehicle for moving backwards
He shifted into reverse gear to back out of the driveway..
look at the back of something for more information
See reverse side for more details.
to switch positions or functions with someone
In the play, the actors had to reverse roles for the final scene.
the back side of something
The reverse of the coin shows an eagle.
in a completely opposite way
He thought it was easy, quite the reverse.
change direction and go the opposite way
The ship had to reverse course due to the storm.
the opposite situation or fact is correct
He thought it was easy, but the reverse is true.
commute opposite to usual traffic
His reverse commute means he avoids the morning rush hour.
process of bringing something back to its origin
Reverse import of technology can boost local innovation.
discrimination against a dominant or majority racial group
He argued that reverse racism was evident in the company's hiring policies..
sexism against the dominant gender, often men
Some argue that reverse sexism occurs in certain hiring practices.
make the receiver pay for a call or service
She decided to reverse charge the call to her parents.
discrimination against a majority group to help minorities
The policy was criticized as reverse discrimination.
designed to stop moving backward or in reverse
This fishing reel has an anti-reverse system.
situation with two changes in direction
The company's double reverse surprised the market.
paid by the person receiving the call
She made a reverse-charge call to her mom.
Expressions with shot
gunshot fired to warn without harm
The soldier fired a warning shot into the air.
unfair remark targeting someone's vulnerability
His comment about her past was a cheap shot.
final remark made before leaving, often meant to insult
He left the meeting with a parting shot at his boss.
important or influential person
He became a big shot in the tech industry after his app went viral..
receive an injection from a doctor or nurse
I need to get a shot before school.
attempt to do something
She decided to take a shot at painting.
try something new or unfamiliar
I’ve never tried sushi before, but I’ll give it a shot.
make the best effort or try as hard as possible
She decided to give it her best shot during the competition.
try or attempt something new or uncertain
She decided to give painting a shot.
attempt something new or challenging
She decided to have a shot at painting.
too stressed to stay calm or think clearly
After weeks of worry, my nerves are shot.
act immediately without checking facts or reasons first
He shot first and asked questions later in the meeting.
guess made without any information or preparation
It was just a shot in the dark.
deserving to be tried or attempted
The new restaurant looks worth a shot for dinner tonight.
warning of negative consequences if actions continue
The manager's email was a shot across the bow to the team.
achieving something without using force or conflict
The team won the championship without firing a shot.
successfully on the first attempt
He hit the target at the first shot.
contain or be filled with a quality everywhere
Her voice was shot through with sadness.
by a great amount or degree
She won the race by a long shot.
get rid of something or someone
I need to get shot of these old clothes.
try your hardest in a task or challenge
Give your best shot, and don’t worry if you miss.
feeling of intense emotional pain
Hearing the bad news was like a gut shot to him.
very quickly or immediately without delay
She finished her homework in a shot.
your turn to take action in a game
It's your shot, so take the pool cue.
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- French:contrechamp, ...
- German:Gegenschuss, ...
- Italian:controcampo, ...
- Spanish:contraplano, ...
- Portuguese:contra-plano, ...
- Chinese:反打镜头, ...
- Japanese:逆ショット, ...
- Arabic:لَقْطَة مُعَاكِسَة, ...
- Hebrew:שוֹט נֶגְדִּי, ...
- Russian:ответный план, ...
- Ukrainian:зустрічний план, ...
- Hindi:रिवर्स शॉट, ...
- Bengali:বিপরীত শট, ...
- Catalan:contraplà, ...
- Czech:protizáběr, ...
- Danish:modskud, ...
- Dutch:tegenshot, ...
- Greek:αντίστροφο πλάνο, ...
- Hungarian:ellenbeállítás, ...
- Khmer:ប្លង់បញ្ច្រាស, ...
- Korean:역샷, ...
- Persian:نمای معکوس, ...
- Polish:ujęcie odwrotne, ...
- Portuguese (BR):contra-plano, ...
- Romanian:contracadrul, ...
- Swedish:motbild, ...
- Thai:ช็อตย้อนมุม, ...
- Turkish:karşı açı, ...
- Vietnamese:cú máy ngược, ...
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