u-turn

• Nom désignant un demi-tour complet pour inverser la direction du mouvement, généralement effectué par un véhicule en manœuvrant sur la route.

A noun referring to a complete reversal of direction of travel, typically performed by a vehicle.

1. Complete reversal of directionA2formal

   A 180-degree turn made by a vehicle to go back the way it came.

   demi-tour

   • The driver made a U-turn in the middle of the street.
   • It is illegal to do a U-turn at this intersection.
   • She performed a quick U-turn when she realized she was lost.

   Synonymesabout turnabout-facechange of directionreversalturnaroundvolte-face

2. Complete change of opinion or policyB2informal

   A sudden and complete change in a person's opinion, decision, or policy.

   revirement

   • The government did a U-turn on the new tax law.
   • His U-turn on the issue surprised everyone.
   • The company made a U-turn in its marketing strategy.

   Synonymesabout-faceflip-flopreversalturnaroundvolte-face

   Antonymesconsistencyconstancypersistencesteadfastness