Definition of turnabout
1a
: a change or reversal of direction, trend, policy, role, or character
b
: a changing from one allegiance to another
d
: an act or instance of retaliating
turnabout is fair play
2
: merry-go-round
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The first known use of turnabout was in 1789
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