about face

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A military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing
To turn 180 degrees

When he saw the police car, he about-faced and quickly walked away.

A complete change of opinion, direction, etc

The new policy represents a complete about face from the old one.

change direction; originally a military command in the United States to turn and face the opposite direction
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.

turn around!, about turn! (command to soldiers in formation)
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
about face

    Расстановка переносов

    a·bout face

    Турецкое произношение

    ıbaut feys

    Произношение

    /əˈbout ˈfās/ /əˈbaʊt ˈfeɪs/

    Этимология

    [ &-'baut ] (adverb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English abutan, from 1a- + butan outside; more at BUT.

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