U-TURN Definition & Meaning

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U-turn

[yoo-turn]

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noun

a U -shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction from its original course.
a reversal of policy, tactics, or the like, resembling such a maneuver.

verb (used without object)

to execute a U-turn.
to U-turn into oncoming traffic.

U-turn

noun

a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction
a complete change in direction of political or other policy

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of U-turn¹

First recorded in 1925–30

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For months, the prime minister has faced criticism for not being willing to set up a national inquiry, with the Conservatives claiming they had forced him into a U-turn.

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Sir Keir has faced criticism for resisting calls for such an inquiry, with the Conservatives claiming they forced him into a U-turn.

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Some Labour MPs used the government's U-turn on winter fuel payments to renew their calls for the planned benefit cuts to be reversed.

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People in Cornwall and Devon have told the BBC they are looking to see more funding for the NHS and education but are divided on the winter fuel payment U-turn.

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Bill Dodson, 74, from Saltash said he was pleased about the U-turn on the winter fuel payment but questioned where the money would come from.

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