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Definition of About-face
1. Noun. Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation.
2. Verb. Turn, usually 180 degrees.
Generic synonyms: Turn
3. Noun. A major change in attitude or principle or point of view. "An about-face on foreign policy"
Exact synonyms: Policy Change, Reversal, Volte-face
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Undoing
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Undoing
4. Verb. Change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint.
Generic synonyms: Rethink
Definition of About-face
1. Noun. (context: military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction. ¹
2. Noun. A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction; ¹
4. Verb. To change opinion or attitude drastically. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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