about-turn
noun/əˌbaʊt ˈtɜːn/
/əˌbaʊt ˈtɜːrn/
(British English) (also about-face North American English, British English)
[singular]- a complete change of opinion, plan or behaviour
- The government did an about-turn over nuclear energy.
Word Originlate 19th cent. (originally as a military command): shortening of right about turn.Want to learn more?
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