[Vocabulary] in reverse

[constantinusphilo]

Before I’ve even lowered myself into the passenger seat, Charlie’s got it in reverse.
The Rule of Four, Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason
What does 'got it in reverse' mean? Did he incline the seat or what?

 

[tzfujimino]

"... in reverse (gear)", I suppose.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/gear_1?q=gear

 

[probus]

Tzfujimino is right. It has nothing to do with seats. Charlie shifted into reverse gear in order to back up the car.