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
Examples of U-turn in a Sentence
an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds
Recent Examples on the Web
The U-turn was confirmed this afternoon by the festival.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
Jen then did a U-turn by adding beachy waves to her 2024 hair repertoire.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
Police said teenagers in a Nissan 350Z and in a Scion were racing when the Nissan struck a Toyota Camry that was making a U-turn.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2024
Trump’s position on cryptocurrency represents a significant U-turn.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 27 July 2024
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
Jen then did a U-turn by adding beachy waves to her 2024 hair repertoire.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
Police said teenagers in a Nissan 350Z and in a Scion were racing when the Nissan struck a Toyota Camry that was making a U-turn.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2024
Trump’s position on cryptocurrency represents a significant U-turn.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 27 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for U-turn
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“U-turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/U-turn. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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