U-turn
Americannoun
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a U -shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction from its original course.
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a reversal of policy, tactics, or the like, resembling such a maneuver.
verb (used without object)
noun
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a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction
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a complete change in direction of political or other policy
Etymology
Origin of U-turn
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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He bounded into the front room, made a U-turn, and came flying back through the kitchen and out the door.
From Literature
Tuesday's NFU conference was the first to be held since its abrupt closure, in addition to Labour's partial U-turn on farm inheritance tax proposals.
From BBC
On top of that, Honda representatives were involved in meetings about the new engine rules all the way through - hence their U-turn on involvement in early 2023.
From BBC
The plant's owner insists it adheres to required emission thresholds, but the government's closure U-turn has left some locals disheartened.
From Barron's
Yesterday's shift in policy was both a U-turn, and a humiliation for Local Government Secretary Steve Reed.
From BBC
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