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Flip-flop (Noun)

A decision to reverse an earlier decision.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The company made a flip-flop on its decision to close the factory, after worker unions protested and convinced the management to reconsider.
His constant flip-flops on important policy issues raised doubts about his credibility as a leader.
After hearing concerns from residents, the council did a flip-flop and rejected the proposal for a new high-rise development in the neighborhood.
She faced severe criticism from her colleagues for the flip-flop on the new tax plan, which they saw as an election tactic.
His campaign's flip-flop on climate change drew outrage from environmental activists, who had supported him earlier.

An electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The electronic flip-flop is a basic memory circuit in digital electronics, often used to store a bit of information.
In sequential logic, the flip-flop circuit serves as the fundamental storage element, providing two stable states.
A bistable flip-flop is a circuit that has two stable states, represented by 0 and 1, or high and low voltage levels.
JK flip-flops are commonly used in counters, shift registers, and other digital circuits to store and transfer binary data.
In computer architecture, flip-flops are essential components in designing digital memory circuits, including RAM and cache memory.

A backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The store had a huge sale on flip-flops in preparation for summer.
She picked out a pair of bright pink flip-flops to match her beach outfit.
After a long day of walking, he removed his flip-flops and let out a sigh of relief.
His favorite pair of flip-flops had broken, so he had to buy a new pair.
Wearing flip-flops in the office was not allowed according to the company's dress code policy.

A backward somersault.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She attempted a flip-flop but didn't manage to land properly and fell over.
His daring stunt included a perfect flip-flop in mid-air that amazed everyone in the crowd.
It took several hours of practice before the gymnast mastered the complicated flip-flop move.
As a young girl, she spent most of her days playing at the local trampoline park where she would attempt flip-flops all day.
Performing the tricky flip-flop during her floor exercise helped the gymnast win first place at the regional competition.