about-faces

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

Translation

n.a sudden change of opinion or course of action.
v.(of a person) to turn and walk in the opposite direction.; (of an army or unit) to turn and face in the opposite direction.; (of a company or organization) to change its strategy or approach.

Phrases & Collocations

about-face

complete about-face

sudden about-face

about-face decision

an about-face

doing an about-face

after an about-face

pull an about-face

dramatic about-face

Example Sentences

the company underwent a complete about-face regarding its environmental policy.

after weeks of debate, the politician executed a surprising about-face on the bill.

the team's strategy required a swift about-face to counter the opponent's moves.

the market saw a dramatic about-face after the unexpected announcement.

his about-face on the issue shocked everyone who knew him.

the negotiations demanded a significant about-face from both sides.

the project's direction necessitated an about-face in the development plan.

the general ordered an immediate about-face of the troops.

the investor's about-face surprised analysts and market watchers.

the company's about-face demonstrated a willingness to adapt to changing conditions.

the sudden about-face left many questioning the initial plan.

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