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Definition about-face in American English

about-face noun

[countable] noun
1

a complete change in the way you behave or think about something

Example

This admission of guilt is an amazing about-face from the senator, who last week denied any involvement in this matter.

Example

He's done an about-face regarding our contract.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin about-face about-face reappraisal shift
2

the action of turning your whole body quickly so that you are facing in the opposite direction. This is often an instruction given to soldiers.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin about-face
Definition about-face in American English