About-face (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• About Turn

Hypernyms

• Reversal
• Reverse
• Turnabout
• Turnaround

Related Words

• About-face (verb)

Meaning ²

A major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Reversal
• Volte-face
• Policy Change

Related Words

• About-face (verb)