about-turn Synonyms
about-turn Meaning
about-turn Sentence Examples
- The captain commanded an abrupt about-turn, sending the ship in the opposite direction.
- The politician's sudden about-turn on the tax policy sparked outrage among constituents.
- After realizing his mistake, the driver made a quick about-turn and headed back to the starting point.
- The hiker encountered a sheer cliff face and was forced to make an immediate about-turn.
- The teenager's rebellious behavior took an about-turn after a heart-to-heart talk with her parents.
- The army executed a tactical about-turn, surprising the enemy and gaining an advantage.
- The dancer's graceful about-turn drew applause from the audience.
- The company's financial situation necessitated an about-turn in its spending habits.
- The about-turn in the weather forecast caught vacationers off guard, turning a sunny day into a stormy night.
- The athlete's last-minute about-turn allowed her to avoid a collision and secure a victory.
FAQs About the word about-turn
reversal, volte-face, flip-flop, turnaround, U-turn, turnabout,about-face, change of heart,denial, wabbling
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The captain commanded an abrupt about-turn, sending the ship in the opposite direction.
The politician's sudden about-turn on the tax policy sparked outrage among constituents.
After realizing his mistake, the driver made a quick about-turn and headed back to the starting point.
The hiker encountered a sheer cliff face and was forced to make an immediate about-turn.
