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about turn
interjection
a military command to a formation of men to reverse the direction in which they are facing
noun
a complete change or reversal, as of opinion, attitude, direction, etc
verb
(intr) to perform an about-turn
Example Sentences
Even some of Musk’s own supporters, who advocate a broad interpretation of free speech, appeared taken aback by the about turn.
The thing we're talking about turns out to be just a new form of money!
He ended up performing the opposite about turn; perhaps only marginally less awkward.
This about turn might have been thought to have damaged public confidence in how Edinburgh has been handling the pandemic.
The immediate excuse for the about turn in policy is the impact of new U.S. sanctions on chip technology, which London says affects Huawei’s ability to remain a reliable supplier.
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