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about turn

British  

interjection

  1. a military command to a formation of men to reverse the direction in which they are facing

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noun

  1. a complete change or reversal, as of opinion, attitude, direction, etc

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verb

  1. (intr) to perform an about-turn

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Example Sentences

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In a sudden about turn on Sunday, Macron said France's 1,500 counter-terrorism troops would finally withdraw from its former colony after a two-month stand off since a military coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Even some of Musk’s own supporters, who advocate a broad interpretation of free speech, appeared taken aback by the about turn.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2022

How about turn it ALL off and read an actual book, go for a walk, listen to music, go to a museum.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2017

Google's about turn in China Google's change of heart over China raises wider issues, says regular commentator Bill Thompson.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2010

He went over to the pick, immediately clapped his hand over his nose, made an "about turn" and came back.

From Over the Top by Empey, Arthur Guy

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