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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
Word History and Origins
Origin of U-turn1
Example Sentences
Following this supposed U-turn on his political beliefs, Darakhshan went back to Iran in October 2008.
She was naked in Money Train and U-Turn, the Oliver Stone movie.
They pulled the elegant wagon on a slow pace along for a block and then made a U-turn beneath the Palmetto overpass.
Riahi did a U-turn in the driveway and parked on the roadside.
Asaro climbed into the passenger seat of that car, which then cruised past the FBI dig on Liberty Avenue and made a U-turn.
They exchanged so-longs, and Kavaalen backed, and made a U-turn, moving off in the direction of Rosemont.
Watch for stop signs and street signals; no U-turn on through streets; turns in either direction at intersections.
No U-turn on through streets and no left turns out of alleys.
The two dogs streaked back to their cart and the driver made a U turn that brought him up beside Joe's wagon.
He twisted the car into the traffic again, and with a swift U-turn, headed the coupe toward home.
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