U-turn
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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

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