U-turn

[ yoo-turn ]

noun

1. a U -shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction from its original course.
2. a reversal of policy, tactics, or the like, resembling such a maneuver.

verb (used without object)

1. to execute a U-turn:

   to U-turn into oncoming traffic.

U-turn

noun

1. a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction
2. a complete change in direction of political or other policy

Word History and Origins

Origin of U-turn¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Related Words

• change of mind
• reversal
• turnaround