Pronunciation: /tɜːrn əˈbaʊt/
noun a change in direction or position
A1 The turn about in the road caught me by surprise.
A2 The sudden turn about in the company's policies confused many employees.
B1 The political party's unexpected turn about on the issue caused controversy.
B2 The CEO's decision to make a turn about in the company's direction was met with mixed reactions.
C1 The artist's turn about in style showcased their versatility and creativity.
C2 The government's turn about on environmental policies was met with skepticism by the public.
adverb in a reversed or opposite direction
A1 I turned about quickly when I heard a noise behind me.
A2 She turned about to face her opponent in the game.
B1 The situation turned about in their favor when they received unexpected help.
B2 The company's fortunes turned about after implementing a new marketing strategy.
C1 The political landscape turned about dramatically after the election results were announced.
C2 The athlete's career turned about when they switched coaches and training programs.
preposition used to indicate a change in direction or position
A1 I turned about to see who was calling my name.
A2 She turned about and walked in the opposite direction.
B1 The company's financial situation turned about after implementing new strategies.
B2 The project's success turned about when they brought in a new team to lead it.
C1 The political landscape of the country turned about dramatically after the election.
C2 The athlete's career turned about when they switched coaches and training programs.
formal The ship made a sharp turn about to avoid the iceberg.
informal I had to do a quick turn about to catch up with my friends.
slang She did a crazy turn about on the dance floor last night.
figurative Sometimes in life, we need to make a turn about and change our direction.
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