about-turn

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Synonyms: about turn, about-turns

Antonyms: about turn, about-turns

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|British|military}} A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation {{defdate|First attested in the mid 20^th century.}}.<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=7}}</ref>
2. Total reversal of opinion or attitude {{defdate|First attested in the mid 20^th century.}}.<ref name=SOED/>

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To turn 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.

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