about-face

Definitions

A reversal of direction, especially a 180-degree turn.

A complete change of opinion, attitude, or policy.

Examples

The company performed a complete about-face regarding its controversial new environmental policy.

After years of opposing the project, the mayor did an about-face and decided to support the construction.

His sudden about-face on the issue left his supporters confused and questioning his true motives.

Synonyms

u-turn reversal volte-face turnaround flip-flop about-turn change

Antonyms

continuation persistence adherence steadfastness maintenance consistency perseverance