U-turn definition

yo͝otûrn
A turn, as by a vehicle, completely reversing the direction of travel.
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Figuratively, a reversal of opinion, strategy, etc.
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A turn made so as to head in the opposite direction.
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Alternative capitalization of U-turn.
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(literally) A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.
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(figuratively) A reversal of policy; a volte-face, a backflip.

The government have done a U-turn and are now supporting greater European integration instead of opposing it.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
u-turn
Plural:
u-turns

Origin of u-turn

  • U + turn, from the similarity to the shape of the letter U.

    From Wiktionary

U-turn Sentence Examples

  • The car had quickly made a U-turn and followed Fred, not taking care to disguise its actions.

  • Skateboard and U-turn - Watch the Zhu Zhu Pet do some moves in its U-turn skateboard park.

  • Police initially pulled Rourke over after making a U-turn at a red light, then driving erratically.

  • He immediately turned on his lights and made a quick U turn.

  • He looked confused, but did my bidding as Paul made a quick U-turn and followed after the speeding vehicle.

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