Turnabout
noun
A sudden change in direction or attitude.
There was a turnabout in her opinion about the project after the meeting.
Usage tips
Neutral
unexpected turn, complete turnabout, major turnabout
noun
A reversal of a legal decision or ruling.
The court issued a turnabout of the previous ruling.
Usage tips
Formal
legal decision, court ruling, judicial turnabout
noun
An instance of turning or reversing something, often used in physical contexts.
The turnabout of the car was done swiftly to avoid the incoming traffic.
Usage tips
Neutral
quick turnabout, car turnabout, perfect turnabout
noun
A sudden change in direction or attitude.
There was a turnabout in her opinion about the project after the meeting.
Usage tips
Neutral
unexpected turn, complete turnabout, major turnabout
noun
A reversal of a legal decision or ruling.
The court issued a turnabout of the previous ruling.
Usage tips
Formal
legal decision, court ruling, judicial turnabout
noun
An instance of turning or reversing something, often used in physical contexts.
The turnabout of the car was done swiftly to avoid the incoming traffic.
Usage tips
Neutral
quick turnabout, car turnabout, perfect turnabout
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Change
A turnabout physically means to change direction.
He made a sudden turnabout when he realized he was wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Shift
In discussions, a turnabout can indicate a change in perspective.
His turnabout on the issue surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reaction
Often associated with feelings of regret or enlightenment.
Her turnabout made her feel more confident.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Change
A turnabout physically means to change direction.
He made a sudden turnabout when he realized he was wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Shift
In discussions, a turnabout can indicate a change in perspective.
His turnabout on the issue surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reaction
Often associated with feelings of regret or enlightenment.
Her turnabout made her feel more confident.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Change
A turnabout physically means to change direction.
He made a sudden turnabout when he realized he was wrong.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Shift
In discussions, a turnabout can indicate a change in perspective.
His turnabout on the issue surprised everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Reaction
Often associated with feelings of regret or enlightenment.
Her turnabout made her feel more confident.
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