flip-flop

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать отказ от предыдущего решения, тип босоножек без задника, электронную схему с двумя устойчивыми состояниями или кувырок назад.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede indicar un cambio repentino de opinión o decisión, un tipo de sandalia sin talón, un circuito electrónico con dos estados estables o un salto acrobático hacia atrás.frNom 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.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: der plötzliche Wechsel einer Meinung oder Entscheidung (Kehrtwende), eine offene Sandale ohne Fersenriemen (Flip-Flop), eine elektronische Schaltung mit zwei stabilen Zuständen (Flipflop) oder ein Rückwärtssalto.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode indicar uma mudança abrupta ou reviravolta de opinião/decisão, um tipo de sandália sem salto com tira entre os dedos, um circuito eletrônico com dois estados estáveis (multivibrador biestável) ou um salto acrobático para trás.zh多义词：可指改变先前的决定或立场，人字拖，双稳态电子电路，或后空翻。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يدل على التراجع عن قرار سابق، أو نوع من الصنادل بلا رباط خلفي، أو دائرة إلكترونية ذات حالتين مستقرتين، أو شقلبة خلفية.

1. Reversal of decision B2 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruИзменение решенияescambio de opinión o políticafrRevirementdeMeinungsumschwungptMudança de decisãozh立场转变arتغيير القرار

   Синонимы: about-facereversalturnaroundu-turnvacillationvolte-face

2. Backless sandal A1 informal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruВьетнамкиesChancletafrSandale à lanière en VdeZehentrennerptChinelo de dedozh人字拖arشبشب إصبعي

   Синонимы: sandalslipperthongzori

3. Electronic circuit C1 formal IT

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

   • 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.

   ruТриггерesBiostablefrBasculedeFlipflopptFlip-flopzh触发器arقلاب

   Синонимы: latch

4. Backward somersault B1 informal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruПереворот назадesVoltereta hacia atrásfrSaut périlleux arrièredeRückwärtssaltoptMortal para trászh后空翻arشقلبة خلفية

   Синонимы: somersault

• flip-flops plural form
• flip-flops' possessive plural form
• flip-flop's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий многократное изменение своего мнения или позиции, часто в политическом контексте или контексте принятия решений.esVerbo que significa cambiar repetidamente de opinión o postura, a menudo en un contexto político o de toma de decisiones.frVerbe signifiant changer d'avis ou de position à plusieurs reprises, souvent dans un contexte politique ou de prise de décision.deVerb, das die wiederholte Änderung seiner Meinung oder Position bezeichnet, oft in politischem Kontext oder bei Entscheidungen.ptVerbo que significa mudar de opinião ou posição repetidamente, muitas vezes em contexto político ou de tomada de decisão.zh动词，指反复改变自己的意见或立场，常见于政治语境或决策场合。arفعل يعني تغيير الرأي أو الموقف مرارًا وتكرارًا، وغالبًا في السياق السياسي أو سياق اتخاذ القرارات، مع التنقل بين موقفين متعارضين.

1. Reverse a decision or opinion B2 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruМенять мнениеesCambiar de opinión repetidamentefrchanger d'avisdeMeinung umwerfenptMudar de opiniãozh改变立场arتغيير الرأي

   Синонимы: equivocatereconsiderswitchvacillatewaver

   Антонимы: commitdecidepersevereresolvestand

• flip-flopped past participle
• flip-flopped past simple
• flip-flopping present participle
• flip-flops third person singular