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about-turn verb

  /əˈbaʊt tɚn/
  • (intransitive) To turn 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.
 faire demi-tour

about-turn noun

  /əˈbaʊt tɚn/
  • (British, military) A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation[First attested in the mid 20th century.].
 demi-tour
  • Total reversal of opinion or attitude[First attested in the mid 20th century.].
 volte-face
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