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turn⋅a⋅bout

[turn-uh-bout]
–noun
1. the act of turning in a different or opposite direction.
2. a change of opinion, loyalty, etc.
3. a reciprocal action; act of doing to someone exactly as that person has done to oneself or another: Turnabout is fair play.
4. a person who changes things; a radical.
5. Chiefly British. merry-go-round.

Origin:
1590–1600; n. use of v. phrase turn about
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turn·a·bout   (tûrn'ə-bout')   
n.  
  1. The act of turning about and facing or moving in the opposite direction.

  2. A shift or change in opinion, loyalty, or allegiance.

  3. A dance or party to which girls invite boys.

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