about-face

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
2. (figuratively) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
2. To change opinion or attitude drastically.

Concepts

transformation

volte-face

faire demi-tour

demi-tour

revirement

changement

faire volte-face

Synonymes

volte-face

about turn

conversion

alteration

shift

U-turn

change

reversal

about-turn

transformation

policy change

turn around

reform

regeneration

switch

turnabout

turnaround

complete change

make a U-turn

adaptation

adjustment

alternate

double back

flip-flop

fluctuate

metamorphosis

modification

mutable

recreation

refashioning

Traductions

keer

⌚

dietro front

media vuelta

verzetting

dietrofront

omkeer

cambiamento

wisseling

voltafaccia

meia-volta

verandering

omzetting

Änderung

dietro

Wechsel

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From about + face, first attested in 1861, used in the imperative in the military.