English

Alternative forms

• about face

Noun

about-face ‎(plural about-faces)

1. (military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.

   The soldier did an about-face and marched off.

2. A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.

   When Luke heard the news, he did an abrupt about-face on the policy.

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Verb

about-face ‎(third-person singular simple present about-faces, present participle about-facing, simple past and past participle about-faced)

1. (intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction;

   The soldiers would about-face immediately after the order was given.

2. To change opinion or attitude drastically.

   A politician will about-face at the drop of a hat if he thinks there are votes in it.

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See also

• about turn (UK)
• turn around
• 180