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Definition 180 in American English

180 noun

[singular] noun
/ˌwʌn ˈeɪti/
1

to change your mind and do something completely different from what you originally intended

Example

We did a 180 and decided to outsource the childcare while my wife works three days a week.

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2

to turn around and face in the opposite direction

Example

Locals predicted the storm would do a one-eighty and head right towards the Fijian Islands.

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Definition 180 in American English