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noun
1.
a U-shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction from its original course.
2.
a reversal of policy, tactics, or the like, resembling such a maneuver.
verb (used without object)
3.
to execute a U-turn: to U-turn into oncoming traffic.
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U-turn
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable. |
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Origin:
1925–30
1925–30
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| U-turn | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction |
| 2. | a complete change in direction of political or other policy |
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