Meanings
How to pronounce "about turn":
AU
Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face. [1]
A complete change of opinion, direction, etc. [1]
To turn to face the opposite direction. [1]
Example Sentences
1
After exploring the forest, the hikers made an about turn to head back to the campsite.
2
Realizing they were going the wrong way, the lost travelers made an about turn and retraced their steps.
3
When the teacher caught the students cheating, she ordered them to make an about turn and face the wall.
4
The car suddenly skidded on the snowy road and made an about turn, narrowly avoiding a collision.
5
The team was losing badly, so the coach decided to make an about turn in their strategy for the second half.
