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a·bout-face
[n. uh-bout-feys, uh-bout-feys; v. uh-bout-feys] noun, verb, a·bout-faced, a·bout-fac·ing. noun
1.
Military. a turn of 180° from the position of attention.
2.
a complete, sudden change in position, direction, principle, attitude, etc.: They've done an about-face in their foreign policy.
verb (used without object)
3.
to execute an about face.
4.
to turn in the opposite direction.
5.
to switch to an opposite opinion.
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Origin:
1860–65, Americanism
1860–65, Americanism
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| about-face | |
noun | |
| 1. | act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation |
| 2. | a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy" |
verb | |
| 1. | turn, usually 180 degrees |
| 2. | change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint |
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