u-turn

[US]/ˈjuːˌtɜːn/
[UK]/ˈjuːˌtɜrn/

Translation

n.a 180-degree turn; a complete change of direction or opinion; an object shaped like a U-turn
v.to make a 180-degree turn; to reverse direction

Phrases & Collocations

sharp u-turn

make a u-turn

doing a u-turn

u-turn signal

sudden u-turn

complete u-turn

took a u-turn

u-turn lane

policy u-turn

Example Sentences

the car made a sharp u-turn to avoid the accident.

after realizing his mistake, he made a complete u-turn in his thinking.

the company decided to do a u-turn on their marketing strategy.

she performed a risky u-turn on the highway during rush hour.

the politician executed a dramatic u-turn on the controversial issue.

we need to make a u-turn in our approach to solve this problem.

the ship began a slow u-turn in the open water.

he quickly initiated a u-turn to get back onto the main road.

the project took a u-turn when funding was secured.

the team made a surprising u-turn and won the championship.

the economy experienced a sudden u-turn after the policy change.

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