Right-About-Face

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Pronunciation: /raɪt-əˈbaʊt-feɪs/

Definitions of right-about-face

noun a military command to turn 180 degrees in the opposite direction

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of right-about-face in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of right-about-face

past tense

right-about-faced

plural

right-about-faces

comparative

more right-about-face

superlative

most right-about-face

present tense

right-about-face

future tense

will right-about-face

perfect tense

have right-about-faced

continuous tense

is right-about-facing

singular

right-about-face

positive degree

right-about-face

infinitive

to right-about-face

gerund

right-about-facing

participle

right-about-faced

Origin and Evolution of right-about-face

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'right-about-face' originates from military drill commands, specifically in the British army.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to command soldiers to turn 180 degrees to the right, the term has evolved to also mean a complete change in direction or opinion in non-military contexts.