right-about-face I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\intransitive verb Etymology: from the imperative phrase right about face 1.: to execute a right-about-face 2.: to turn to the right-about especially as a military maneuver II. noun : a complete reversal of attitude, point of view, or policy < another change in the party line, pretty nearly a right-about-face — Upton Sinclair >