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Definition of Turnabout
1. Noun. A decision to reverse an earlier decision.
Generic synonyms: Deciding, Decision Making
Specialized synonyms: Afterthought, Reconsideration, Rethink, Second Thought
Derivative terms: Flip-flop, Reverse
2. Noun. Turning in the opposite direction.
Generic synonyms: Change Of Direction, Reorientation
Specialized synonyms: About Turn, About-face, U-turn
Derivative terms: Reverse, Reverse, Reverse, Reverse
Definition of Turnabout
1. Noun. The act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction ¹
2. Noun. A reversal of a decision or opinion etc; a change of mind or flip-flop ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Turnabout
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Turnabout
Literary usage of Turnabout
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Bright Celestials: The Chinaman at Home and Abroad by Archibald Lamont (1894)
"Turnabout is a seaport place, regularly Chinese but for a few warehouses—hongs
as they are called—built in European style, and occupying the most ..."
2. In Camp and Trench: Songs of the Fighting Forces by Berton Braley (1918)
"For it's all in the game we are learning And it isn't in rancour, we know; Though
this turnabout stuff May appear a bit rough, ..."
3. The Reader's Handbook of Allusions, References, Plots and Stories: With Two by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1880)
"Turnabout (The), the Times newspaper. The editor, T. Barnes, was called " Mr. T.
Bounce." Turnbull (Michael), the Douglas's dark huntsman. ..."
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