noun
turnabout
Turnabout (noun) means the act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction.
noun
1
The act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction.
2
A change from one thing to its opposite, or from a situation to the reverse.
3
A reversal of a decision or opinion etc; a change of mind or flip-flop.
4
A three-point turn or any similar act of turning around, with the same outcome, regardless of how many repeated forward-reverse maneuvers it takes.
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Etymology
From turn + about.
Rhymes for turnabout
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What is the meaning of turnabout?
"turnabout" (noun) means the act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction.
What are the different meanings of turnabout?
"turnabout" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction; 2. A change from one thing to its opposite, or from a situation to the reverse; 3. A reversal of a decision or opinion etc; a change of mind or flip-flop.