U-turn (Noun)
Meaning
Complete reversal of direction of travel.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The car made a sharp u-turn on the highway to head back to the exit that was missed a few miles back.
- The taxi driver had to make a u-turn on the crowded street to take a different route to avoid the traffic jam.
- The driver was forced to make a u-turn after realizing that the road ahead was closed due to construction.
- After getting lost, the couple had to make a u-turn and drive back the way they came to get back on track.
- The convoy made a u-turn at the military checkpoint and headed back to the base after being denied entry to the restricted area.