About-face

Quick meaning: About-face is a noun meaning (military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.

Meaning

(military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.
2. (intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
3. To change opinion or attitude drastically.

Example Sentences

The soldier did an about-face and marched off.

When Luke heard the news, he did an abrupt about-face on the policy.

The soldiers would about-face immediately after the order was given.

Sidney Powell does an about-face on her Stop the Steal claims [title]

Word Forms

• about-faces
• about-facing
• about-faced

Synonyms for about-face

Depending on context, synonyms include volte-face, reversal, about turn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include about turn, volte-face, reversal, u-turn, turnaround, turn.

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