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turnabout

/ˈtɜːrn.ə.baʊt/

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noun

/ˈtɜːrn.ə.baʊt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее изменение направления, положения или решения; часто используется для описания смены мнения или полного поворота обстоятельств.

A noun referring to a reversal of direction, position, or decision; often used to describe a change of opinion or a complete turnaround in circumstances.

  1. Reversal of decisionB2formal

    A complete change of opinion, policy, or course of action.

    ruИзменение решения

    • The company's turnabout on the merger surprised everyone.
    • His sudden turnabout in political views was unexpected.
    • The government's turnabout on the tax law caused confusion.

    Synonymsabout-faceflip-flopreversalturnaroundu-turnvolte-face

  2. Change of directionB2formal

    The act of turning around to face or move in the opposite direction.

    ruРазворот

    • The driver made a quick turnabout in the narrow street.
    • The ship executed a turnabout to avoid the storm.
    • A sudden turnabout in the wind caught the sailors off guard.

    Synonymsabout-facechange of coursereversalturnturnaroundu-turnvolte-face

Forms
  • turnabouts plural form
  • turnabouts' possessive plural form
  • turnabout's possessive singular form
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