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Definition of to about-face in English Turkish dictionary
- (Askeri) geriye dönmek
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Definition of to about-face in English English dictionary
- To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction; often used metaphorically
A politician will about-face at the drop of a hat if he thinks there are votes in it.
- An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction; often used metaphorically
When Luke heard the news, he did an abrupt about-face on the policy.
- act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
- a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"
- act of turning to face the opposite direction from the original position (Military); complete change in position or attitude
- An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion. Few observers believe the president will do an about-face and start spending more. = U-turn, volte-face. a complete change in the way someone thinks or behaves
- act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint turn, usually 180 degrees
- turn, usually 180 degrees
- change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint
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