about turn

• Militärischer Befehl oder Ausdruck für eine Wendung um 180 Grad und den Blick in die entgegengesetzte Richtung; oft im übertragenen Sinne für eine vollständige Änderung der Meinung, Politik oder Richtung verwendet.

A military command or expression meaning to turn around and face the opposite direction, often used figuratively to indicate a complete change of opinion, policy, or direction.

1. Military commandB2formalbritish

   A command to turn around and face the opposite direction, typically used in military drills.

   Kehrtwendung

   • The sergeant shouted 'About turn!' and the soldiers spun around.
   • He executed a perfect about turn on the parade ground.
   • The recruits practiced the about turn maneuver repeatedly.

2. B2informalbritish

   A sudden and complete change of opinion, policy, or direction.

   Kehrtwende

   • The government did an about turn on the new tax policy.
   • His about turn on the issue surprised everyone.
   • The company's about turn regarding the merger was unexpected.