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U-turn
U-turn (yo͞o′tûrn′)n. A turn, as by a vehicle, completely reversing the direction of travel.U-turn n 1. a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction 2. a complete change in direction of political or other policy U-turn (ˈyuˌtɜrn) 1. a U-shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction. 2. a reversal of policy, tactics, etc. [1925–30] U-turn (ˈjuː təːn) , ((American) ˌjuː ˈtəːrn) nounsee u. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  u-turn - complete reversal of direction of travelturnabout, reversion, turnaround, reversal, reverse - turning in the opposite direction |
TranslationsU-turn
U-turn1. Literally, a sudden 180-degree turn made by a vehicle, such that it is quickly facing or moving in the opposite direction. Once I realized I was going the wrong way, I had to do a U-turn at the next light.2. By extension, any sudden and drastic reversal, as of opinion, policy, intention, fortune, trend, etc. After a huge public outcry about the controversial program, the president quickly made a U-turn and announced that he would not support the plan. The disastrous unveiling of the tech giant's latest gadget marks a major U-turn in their otherwise unyielding success.U-turn
U-turn a sudden reversal of government ECONOMIC POLICY, often resulting from some unforeseen event (such as the oil price increases of 1973 and 1979, and the depreciation of the UK pound in 1992) or a rethink of a particular policy initiative that has failed to have its desired effect.u-turn
Words related to u-turnnoun complete reversal of direction of travelRelated Words- turnabout
- reversion
- turnaround
- reversal
- reverse
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