Pronunciation: /raɪt-əˈbaʊt-feɪs/
noun a military command to turn 180 degrees in the opposite direction
A1 When the sergeant yelled 'right-about-face', the soldiers quickly turned around.
A2 In military training, recruits learn how to do a 'right-about-face' to change direction.
B1 During the drill, the commander ordered a 'right-about-face' to align the troops.
B2 The synchronized 'right-about-face' of the marching band impressed the audience.
C1 The precision of the soldiers' 'right-about-face' demonstrated their discipline and training.
C2 With a swift 'right-about-face', the general redirected the troops towards the enemy's position.
adverb used to describe the act of turning around completely in the opposite direction
A1 When the teacher said 'right-about-face,' the students turned around quickly.
A2 The soldier performed a perfect 'right-about-face' during the drill.
B1 In military training, recruits are taught to execute a flawless 'right-about-face.'
B2 The sergeant ordered the troops to do a precise 'right-about-face' before marching off.
C1 The synchronized 'right-about-face' of the marching band impressed the audience.
C2 With military precision, the soldiers executed a flawless 'right-about-face' during the parade.
formal The commander ordered the troops to make a right-about-face and march in the opposite direction.
informal When we realized we were going the wrong way, we did a right-about-face and turned around.
slang I was heading to the store but then did a right-about-face because I forgot my wallet.
figurative After a series of failed attempts, she decided to do a right-about-face and try a completely different approach.
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