about-turn (Meaning)

Synonyms & Antonyms of about-turn

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.

reversal, volte-face, flip-flop, turnabout,about-face, U-turn, change of heart, turnaround, disownment, hesitation

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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.