U-turn

noun

\ 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

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The first known use of U-turn was in 1930

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U-turn

noun

English 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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