English Explanatory Dictionary

about-turn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation .
  2. Total reversal of opinion or attitude .
verb
  1. To turn 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.

Pronunciation

/əˈbaʊt tɚn/ en-au-about turn.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-about-turn.wav

Word forms

about-turn about-turns about turn about-turning about-turned

Etymology

From the imperative phrase used in the military.

Synonyms

about-face

Related words

turnabout turn-about 180
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