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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 (such as a reversal of policy) resembling a U-turn

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First Known Use of u-turn

1930

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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u-turn Synonyms

Synonyms

about-face, flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround;

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);

Phrases

change of heart;

U-TURN Defined for English Language Learners

U-turn

noun

Definition of U-turn for English Language Learners

  • : a turn that you make while driving a car, walking, etc., that causes you to begin going in the opposite direction : a 180-degree turn

  • : a complete change of ideas, plans, etc.

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