U-turn
noun
ˈyü-ˌtərn 
1
: a turn resembling the letter U
especially : a 180-degree turn made by a vehicle in a road
2
: something (such as a reversal of policy) resembling a U-turn
Synonyms
- about-face
- about-turn [British]
- flip-flop
- reversal
- turnabout
- turnaround
- volte-face
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Word History
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1
U-turns
noun
as in reversals
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- reversals
- turnabouts
- turnarounds
- about-faces
- flip-flops
- denials
- hesitations
- changes of heart
- indecisions
- vacillations
- about-turns
- retractions
- volte-faces
- switcheroos
- reconsiderations
- disavowals
- renunciations
- recantations
- wobblings
- disownments
- repudiations
- irresolutions
- second thoughts
- bait and switches
- retreats
- wabblings
- disaffirmances
