about-face (n.)

  1. act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation

    [ Syn: about turn ]

  2. a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; an about-face on foreign policy

    [ Syn: volte-face , reversal , policy change ]

    about-face (v.)

  1. turn, usually 180 degrees

  2. change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint

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