about-face

Meanings

Noun

An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.

Verb

To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction
To change opinion or attitude drastically.

Origin

First attested in 1861.
First used in the imperative in the military.
about + face

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