U-Turn

Synonyms of U-turn

• turnaround
• reversal
• about-face

Antonyms of U-turn

• continuation
• forward
• straight

Collocations of U-turn

sharp U-turn

Frequency: 70 %

The driver made a sharp U-turn to avoid the traffic jam.

sudden U-turn

Frequency: 60 %

The politician's sudden U-turn on the issue surprised everyone.

careful U-turn

Frequency: 50 %

The truck driver executed a careful U-turn on the narrow street.

illegal U-turn

Frequency: 45 %

The police fined the driver for making an illegal U-turn.

smooth U-turn

Frequency: 40 %

The experienced driver performed a smooth U-turn without skidding.

Idiomatic Expressions for U-turn

• Phrase: Political U-turn
  Meaning: A sudden change in policy or opinion by a politician or government
  Usage: The government's political U-turn on the issue of climate change surprised many voters.