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U–turn
noun \ˈyü-ˌtərn\
: a turn that you make while driving a car, walking, etc., that causes you to begin going in the opposite direction : a 180-degree turn
: a complete change of ideas, plans, etc.
Full Definition of U-TURN
1
: a turn resembling the letter U; especially : a 180-degree turn made by a vehicle in a road
2
: something (as a reversal of policy) resembling a U-turn
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First Known Use of U-TURN
1930
Related to U-TURN
- Synonyms
- about-turn [British], flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face
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