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volte-face

/ˌvɒltˈfɑːs/

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noun

/ˌvɒltˈfɑːs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее полную смену отношения, мнения или позиции по какому-либо вопросу.

A noun referring to a complete reversal of attitude, opinion, or position on a matter.

  1. Complete change of opinionC1formal

    A sudden and complete reversal of attitude, opinion, or policy.

    ruРезкая смена мнения

    • The politician's volte-face on the tax issue surprised everyone.
    • After years of opposition, the company did a volte-face and embraced renewable energy.
    • His volte-face regarding the merger left his colleagues confused.

    Synonymsabout-facechange of mindflip-flopreversalturnaboutturnaroundu-turn

    Antonymsconstancysteadfastness

Forms
  • volte-faces plural form
  • volte-faces' possessive plural form
  • volte-face's possessive singular form
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