to about-face

English - Turkish

Definition of to about-face in English Turkish dictionary: (Askeri) geriye dönmek

English - English

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