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- (military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
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Meaning
- [Noun]
- (military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
- (figurative) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.
- [Verb]
- (intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
- To change opinion or attitude drastically.
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