English Explanatory Dictionary

volte-face

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reversal of attitude, policy, or principle.
  2. A dramatic change in mood or tone.

Pronunciation

/vɒltˈfæs/ /-ˈfɑːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-volte-face.wav

Word forms

volte-face volte-faces volte face

Etymology

Borrowed from French volte-face.

Synonyms

about-face U-turn
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