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about-face

a·bout-face


noun  (plural a·bout-fac·es)
Definition:
 
1. reversal: a sudden and complete reversal of a previous opinion or policy

2. turn: a turn to face in the opposite direction



intransitive verb  (past and past participle a·bout-faced, present participle a·bout-fac·ing, 3rd person present singular a·bout-fac·es)
Definition:
 
turn around: to turn to face in the opposite direction ( usually used as a command )

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