u turn
/ˈjuːtɜːrn/
noun
- A turn of 180 degrees made by a vehicle so that it goes back in the direction it came from.
- There is a sign that says 'No U-Turn' at the intersection.
- The driver made a u-turn in the middle of the street.
- She missed the exit and had to do a u-turn at the next light.
- A complete change of opinion or policy, especially one that goes against a previous position.
- The government's u-turn caused confusion among voters.
- His u-turn on the issue surprised his supporters.
- The company did a u-turn on its decision to close the factory.
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verb
- To make a 180-degree turn in a vehicle.
- The car u-turned and headed back toward the city.
- He u-turned carefully when he realized he was going the wrong way.
- The truck was too big to u-turn on the narrow road.
- To completely reverse one's opinion or policy.
- The politician u-turned on his promise after the election.
- The company u-turned when customers complained.
- She u-turned on her decision to quit the team.