virer de bord

Meaning

1. to tack, to change tack, to switch tack, to put about
2. (figuratively) to change sides, to box the compass
3. (figuratively) to switch teams (to change one's sexual orientation)

Concepts

tack

go about

put about

Pronounced as (IPA)

/vi.ʁe d(ə) bɔʁ/