Overview of noun about-face

The noun about-face has 2 senses

• about-face, about turn -- (act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation)


• about-face, volte-face, reversal, policy change -- (a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy")

Overview of verb about-face

The verb about-face has 2 senses

• about-face -- (turn, usually 180 degrees)


• about-face -- (change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint)