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U-turn
[ yoo-turn ]
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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of U-turn1
Example Sentences
The changes were a U-turn from a policy introduced six years ago that allowed people to linger in Starbucks outlets and use their toilets without making a purchase.
And it does appear that Trump has blinked first, last week hinting at a potential U-turn on tariffs, saying that the taxes he has so far imposed on Chinese imports would "come down substantially, but it won't be zero".
In response, Trump appeared to make a U-turn in his position on Sino-U.S. trade, telling reporters that he’d be willing to compromise on tariffs and that the White House was “actively” discussing a resolution to the situation with the Chinese government.
But he made a U-turn, pausing most of those tariffs for 90 days after a sharp sell-off in US government bonds.
Opposition lawmaker Miles Sampa has accused Hichilema of performing a U-turn now that he is president.
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