Science Fair Project Dictionary
U-turn
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English
Etymology
Noun
U-turn (plural U-turn)
- (literally) A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction.
- (figuratively) A reversal of policy.
- The government have done a U-turn and are now supporting greater European integration instead of opposing it.
Usage note
- Often used in the phrase do a U-turn.
Synonyms
Translations
- Dutch: rechtsomkeert, draai van 180 graden
- Finnish: U-käännös (1, 2), takinkääntäminen (2)
See also
- three-point turn
- y-turn
- hook a uey hook a U-ie
- flip a bitch
- moonshiner's turn
- hang a Louie
- hang a Ralph
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