U-turn

U–turn

noun \ˈyü-ˌtərn\

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

First Known Use of U-TURN

1930

Related to U-TURN

Synonyms: about-turn [British], flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face

Related Words: bait and switch, switcheroo; denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction; reconsideration, retreat, second thought; hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling (also wabbling)

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