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U-turn ˈU-turn /ˈjuː.tɜːn/ aep /-tɝːn/ noun [C] (INFORMAL U-ie, /ˈjuːi/ )
1 F0 a turn made by a car in order to go back in the direction from which it has come: » It is illegal to do/make a U-turn on a motorway.Thesaurus+: ↑Changing directionThesaurus+: ↑Driving and operating road vehiclesThesaurus+: ↑Returning to a place2 F0 MAINLY DISAPPROVING a complete change from one opinion or plan of action to an opposite one: » The prime minister did/made a quick U-turn in response to all the adverse publicity.Thesaurus+: ↑Changing your mindThesaurus+: ↑Turning points and deciding moments |