flip-flop

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : il peut désigner un revirement de décision ou d'opinion, un type de sandale ouverte sans talon, un circuit électronique à deux états stables, ou une pirouette arrière.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a reversal of a previous decision, a type of backless sandal, an electronic circuit with two stable states, or a backward somersault.

1. Reversal of decisionB2informalamerican

   A sudden or unexpected change of opinion or policy, often seen as inconsistent.

   Revirement

   • The politician's flip-flop on the tax issue angered many voters.
   • His flip-flop about the project's deadline confused the team.
   • The company's flip-flop on the merger strategy was criticized by analysts.

   Synonymesabout-facereversalturnaroundu-turnvacillationvolte-face

2. Backless sandalA1informal

   A type of casual footwear consisting of a flat sole held to the foot by a V-shaped strap that goes between the big toe and the second toe.

   Sandale à lanière en V

   • She wore flip-flops to the beach.
   • I need to buy a new pair of flip-flops for summer.
   • He slipped on his flip-flops and walked to the pool.

   Synonymessandalslipperthongzori

3. C1formalIT

   An electronic circuit that has two stable states and can be used to store binary data, commonly used in digital electronics.

   Bascule

   • The flip-flop circuit is a fundamental building block of computer memory.
   • Engineers used a D-type flip-flop to design the register.
   • The state of the flip-flop changes with each clock pulse.

   Synonymeslatch

4. Backward somersaultB1informalsport

   A gymnastic or acrobatic move where a person rotates backward in the air, landing on their feet.

   Saut périlleux arrière

   • The gymnast performed a perfect flip-flop on the mat.
   • He practiced his flip-flop until he could land it smoothly.
   • The cheerleader executed a flip-flop as part of the routine.

   Synonymessomersault

• Verbe signifiant changer d'avis ou de position à plusieurs reprises, souvent dans un contexte politique ou de prise de décision.

A verb meaning to change one's opinion or position repeatedly, often in a political or decision-making context.

1. Reverse a decision or opinionB2informalamerican

   To change one's mind or position on an issue, often abruptly or repeatedly.

   changer d'avis

   • The politician flip-flopped on the tax reform issue.
   • He flip-flopped between supporting and opposing the new policy.
   • The company flip-flopped on its decision to relocate.

   Synonymesequivocatereconsiderswitchvacillatewaver

   Antonymescommitdecidepersevereresolvestand