about-face Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
    about turn.
  2. noun a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
    volte-face; policy change; reversal.
    • an about-face on foreign policy
  3. verb turn, usually 180 degrees
  4. verb change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint

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