Definition of About turn

1. Noun. Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation.

Exact synonyms: About-face
Generic synonyms: Reversal, Reverse, Reversion, Turnabout, Turnaround
Derivative terms: About-face

Definition of About turn

1. Noun. (British military) Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face. ¹

2. Noun. (British figuratively idiomatic) A complete change of opinion, direction, etc. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive military) To turn to face the opposite direction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of About Turn

about-faces
about-facing
about-sledge
about-sledges
about-turn
about-turns
about face
about faces
about ship
about shipped
about shipping
about ships
about sledge
about time
about to
about turn (current term)
aboute
aboutness
aboutnesses
abouts
above-board
above-cited
above-line
above-mentioned
above-named
above-stairs
above-the-fold
above-water
above all

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