Meaning Of The Word About-face

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What's The Definition Of About-face?

about face in American English
interjection: (used as a military command to perform an about-face)

about-face
countable noun: An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.

about-face in American English
a sharp turn to the opposite direction, esp. in response to a military command
to turn or face in the opposite direction
intransitive verb: to execute an about face
noun: a turn of 180° from the position of attention

about-face in British English
noun

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