noun
turnabout
Turnabout (noun) means the act of turning round to face the other way.
noun
1
The act of turning round to face the other way.
2
A situation that has switched to being the complete opposite of before.
"Any idea of how many transsexuals there are in America? About 10,000, some 1500 of whom have changed their sex by surgery. The male-to-female turnabout costs $3000-$5000, while the female-to-male process runs up to $12,000."
— , People (1974)
3
A sudden change of mind, where someone reverses an earlier decision or opinion.
4
A manoeuvre, such as a three-point turn, used to turn a vehicle fully around, however many forward and backward movements it takes.
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Etymology
Formed from turn and about.
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What is the meaning of turnabout?
"turnabout" (noun) means the act of turning round to face the other way.
What is another word for turnabout?
Other words for "turnabout" include reversion, reverse, turnaround, reversal.
What are the different meanings of turnabout?
"turnabout" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of turning round to face the other way; 2. A situation that has switched to being the complete opposite of before; 3. A sudden change of mind, where someone reverses an earlier decision or opinion.
