turnabout

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a decision to reverse an earlier decision
  2. noun turning in the opposite direction

Etymology

From turn + about.

In classic literature

Synonyms

reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnaround

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