volte-face

[US]/[ˈvɒltiː feɪs]/
[UK]/[ˈvɔːltiː feɪs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a sudden and significant change in opinion or action; a complete reversal of opinion or policy
v.to change one's opinion or policy suddenly and dramatically

Phrases & Collocations

sudden volte-face

complete volte-face

performed a volte-face

volte-face decision

dramatic volte-face

policy volte-face

u-turn, a volte-face

facing a volte-face

after a volte-face

Example Sentences

the company underwent a complete volte-face on its environmental policy.

his volte-face on the issue shocked everyone in the room.

the politician's volte-face was widely criticized by the media.

after weeks of denial, the ceo executed a dramatic volte-face.

the negotiations took a surprising volte-face when new demands were introduced.

the team's strategy involved a significant volte-face mid-game.

the government's volte-face on tax cuts caused public outrage.

the project experienced a volte-face after the initial funding was secured.

the candidate's volte-face alienated many of his supporters.

the company's volte-face regarding remote work surprised employees.

the debate took a sharp volte-face when the new evidence was presented.

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