about-face in English dictionary

  • about-face

    Meanings and definitions of "about-face"

    • An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction; often used metaphorically.
    • To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction; often used metaphorically.
    • noun
      (military)
      An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
    • noun
      A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction;
    • verb
      To change opinion or attitude drastically.
    • Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation.
    • noun
      act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
    • noun
      a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"
    • verb
      change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint
    • verb
      turn, usually 180 degrees

    Synonyms of "about-face" in English dictionary

    turnaround, reversion, volte-face are the top synonyms of "about-face" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of about-face

    • about-face ( plural  about-faces)
    • about-face ( third-person singular simple present about-faces, present participle about-facing, simple past and past participle about-faced)
    • about-face (plural about-faces)
    • about-face (third-person singular simple present about-faces, present participle about-facing, simple past and past participle about-faced)

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