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about-face

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Noun

  1. An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
  2. A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion.
  3. Alternative spelling of about-face.

Verb

  1. To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
  2. To change opinion or attitude drastically.
  3. Alternative spelling of about-face.

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