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ABOUT-FACE

\ɐbˌa͡ʊtfˈe͡ɪs], \ɐbˌa‍ʊtfˈe‍ɪs], \ɐ_b_ˌaʊ_t_f_ˈeɪ_s]\

Definitions of ABOUT-FACE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database

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act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
turn, usually 180 degrees
a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"
change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
turn, usually 180 degrees
a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"
change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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