about-turn

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (British) A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation .
2. Total reversal of opinion or attitude .

Verb

To turn 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.

Concepts

volte-face

changement de cap

demi-tour

faire volte-face

Synonymes

about-face

U-turn

Traductions

Kursänderung

meia-volta

منعطف

dietro front

inversione di rotta

koersverandering

inversão de rota

Kehrtwendung

zurücktreten

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əˈbaʊt tɚn/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From the imperative phrase used in the military.