an about-face

noun

Meaning

A sudden and total reversal of opinion, policy, or direction.

Examples

The company made an about-face regarding its remote work policy after seeing a drop in productivity.
After years of opposing the project, the mayor performed an about-face and began lobbying for its approval.

Synonyms: turnaround, reversal, u-turn, volte-face

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an about-face

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌbaʊtˈfeɪs/

Definition

A sudden and total reversal of opinion, policy, or direction.

Examples

The company made an about-face regarding its remote work policy after seeing a drop in productivity.
After years of opposing the project, the mayor performed an about-face and began lobbying for its approval.

Synonyms of an about-face

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