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U-turn

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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

u-turn Synonyms

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)

U-TURN Defined for English Language Learners

U-turn

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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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