U-turn
noun
\ ˈyü-ˌtərn
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Definition of U-turn
1
: a turn resembling the letter U
especially
: a 180-degree turn made by a vehicle in a road
2
: something (such as a reversal of policy) resembling a U-turn
Synonyms for U-turn
Synonyms
about-face, about-turn [British], flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, volte-face
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U-turn
noun
English Language Learners Definition of U-turn
: a turn that you make while driving a car, walking, etc., that causes you to begin going in the opposite direction : a 180-degree turn
informal
: a complete change of ideas, plans, etc.
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