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
Examples of U-turn in a Sentence
an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds
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The standard rear-axle steering with a seven-degree lock angle shrinks the curb-to-curb turning circle to just 35 feet—comparable to the compact CLA sedan—while the more direct front-axle steering ratio means fewer turns of the wheel to execute a full U-turn.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Waymo says vehicle attempted U-turn When asked about the incident, Waymo told CBS News Texas the vehicle immediately began making a U-turn to clear the way, and a nearby officer assisted.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
She is also captured making a U-turn with tires screeching.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The southbound U-turn lane was also closed to prevent crashes.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Waymo says vehicle attempted U-turn When asked about the incident, Waymo told CBS News Texas the vehicle immediately began making a U-turn to clear the way, and a nearby officer assisted.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
She is also captured making a U-turn with tires screeching.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The southbound U-turn lane was also closed to prevent crashes.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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 14 Mar. 2026.
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