The Open Dictionary

about-face

noun

UK/əˌbaʊtˈfeɪs/
US/əˌbaʊtˈfeɪs/

Definitions of about-face noun

direction

  1. CountableUsually singular

    a change of direction

    • I had to make an about-face and turn right instead of left.

    • The plane executed an about-face and headed back to the airport.

    • On the highway, we made an about-face to avoid a major traffic jam.

opinion

  1. CountableUsually singular

    a complete change of opinion or behaviour

    • The senator's about-face on the issue surprised his supporters.

    • After being confronted by her constituents, the representative made an about-face and supported the bill.

    • Initially resisting the change, the company made an about-face and embraced the new technology.