plural about-faces
1
: the act of turning to face in the opposite direction
The soldiers were ordered to do an about-face.
2
: a complete change of attitude or opinion
—usually singular
After saying that he didn't want the job, he did an about-face and accepted the offer.
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“About-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/about-face. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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