Pronunciation: /əˈbaʊtˌtɜrn/
noun a complete reversal of direction or opinion
A1 He made an about-turn and headed back the way he came.
A2 The sudden about-turn in policy surprised everyone.
B1 The company's about-turn on their decision caused confusion among employees.
B2 After much deliberation, the government decided to make an about-turn on the controversial law.
C1 The CEO's about-turn on the company's direction led to a significant increase in profits.
C2 The about-turn in public opinion forced the politician to reconsider their stance on the issue.
verb to make a complete reversal of direction or opinion
A1 She made an about-turn and headed back home.
A2 The team about-turned on their decision after receiving new information.
B1 The company's about-turn on their environmental policies surprised many stakeholders.
B2 The politician's about-turn on the issue alienated some of their supporters.
C1 The CEO's about-turn in strategy led to a significant increase in profits.
C2 The country's about-turn in foreign policy had far-reaching consequences on global relations.
formal The military commander ordered an about-turn in strategy after analyzing the enemy's movements.
informal I was heading to the store, but then I did an about-turn when I realized I forgot my wallet.
slang The teacher made us do an about-turn on our project because she didn't like the direction we were going.
figurative After years of pursuing a career in finance, she made an about-turn and decided to follow her passion for art instead.
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