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in-VURT/ɪnˈvɜːt/

To invert is to turn something upside down, or to reverse its order or meaning: invert a glass, invert a figure. Reverse (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; inverse (this batch) is the adjective. A film still does not rewrite occupancy.

Meaning

To turn something upside down, or to reverse its order or meaning.

Examples

• “Do not invert the occupancy figure to suit the film still.”
• “Reverse is already in this course. Flip is informal. A still is branding. A figure is a certificate. Keep the number; recut the still if you must.”

Good to know

Turn upside down or reverse. Close: reverse (already in the dictionary). A film still ≠ a rewritten cap.

Near in meaning

reverse, flip, upend

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