about-face
See also: about face
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
- First attested in 1861.
- First used in the imperative in the military.
- about + face
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/
Noun
about-face (plural about-faces)
Translations
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction
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reversal of direction or attitude
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Verb
about-face (third-person singular simple present about-faces, present participle about-facing, simple past and past participle about-faced)
Translations
to turn 180 degrees
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to change opinion or attitude
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See also
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