about-face

[US]/[ˈæbəʊt ˈfeɪs]/
[UK]/[ˈæbəʊt ˈfeɪs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A complete change of direction or attitude.; A sudden and unexpected change in opinion or policy.
v.To turn around and face the opposite direction.; To reverse one's opinion or policy.

Phrases & Collocations

about-face!

complete about-face

about-face decision

sudden about-face

an about-face

ordered an about-face

about-face maneuver

performed an about-face

about-face strategy

dramatic about-face

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