about-turn

An abrupt reversal in the opposite direction, either physically or in regards to an idea, opinion, intention, or behavior. His about-turn on the topic of gun control surprised many of his opponents and frustrated many of his constituents. We were just about to return home last night when we made an about-turn and headed straight into another pub.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Thomas	TAHM-əs (English), TOM-əs (English), to-MAH (French), TO-mahs (German, Dutch), tho-MAHS (Greek)	English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblica
Jordon	['dʒɔ:dən]
Robbie	['rɔbi]
Rhode	-	Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
WitoŁD	-	Polish (Archaic)
Caspian	KAS-pee-ən (English)	Literature