\ ˈyü-ˌtərn 
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\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
Synonyms for U-turn
Synonyms
- about-face,
- about-turn
- [British],
- flip-flop,
- reversal,
- turnabout,
- turnaround,
- volte-face
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U-turn
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of U-turn
: 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
informal : a complete change of ideas, plans, etc.
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The first known use of U-turn was in 1930
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