turnabout

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːnəbaʊt/
US: /ˈtɜːrnəbaʊt/

  1. A complete change or reversal of opinion, policy, or situation.

    1. The turnabout was surprising.
    2. The government's sudden turnabout on the issue shocked many people because it was unexpected.

  2. A change of direction or orientation; a reversal.

    1. We saw a quick turnabout.
    2. The unexpected turnabout in the weather caused chaos as clear skies changed to heavy rain.

Synonyms

about-face change u-turn switch reversal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turnabout" in English means: A complete change or reversal of opinion, policy, or situation., A change of direction or orientation; a reversal..

The phonetic transcription of "turnabout" is /ˈtɜːnəbaʊt/ in British English and /ˈtɜːrnəbaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turnabout": about-face, change, u-turn, switch, reversal.

Example usage of "turnabout": "The turnabout was surprising.". More examples on the page.