about-face
noun
1
: a 180° turn to the right from the position of attention
2
: a reversal of direction
3
: a reversal of attitude, behavior, or point of view
about-face
intransitive verb
Synonyms
Examples of about-face in a Sentence
the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters
Recent Examples on the Web
Thursday’s about-face comes as Beijing eyed deepening trade wars with Europe and the United States.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 10 Oct. 2024
In The Double Elimination? BlackRock’s 2024 about-face, versus its 2020 stance, has generated scathing criticism, with the company being accused of having taken an opportunistic stand rather than showing genuine commitment to ESG goals.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The crypto boosterism is an about-face for Trump, who used to bash crypto but is now chasing campaign donations and votes in a tight race for the White House.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
That'll certainly be a faster solution than about-facing back to the grid and fast-charging the E-Nomad for 25 minutes (from 20 to 80%).
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 10 Oct. 2024
In The Double Elimination? BlackRock’s 2024 about-face, versus its 2020 stance, has generated scathing criticism, with the company being accused of having taken an opportunistic stand rather than showing genuine commitment to ESG goals.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The crypto boosterism is an about-face for Trump, who used to bash crypto but is now chasing campaign donations and votes in a tight race for the White House.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
That'll certainly be a faster solution than about-facing back to the grid and fast-charging the E-Nomad for 25 minutes (from 20 to 80%).
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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“About-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/about-face. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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