U-TURN


Meaning of U-TURN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun

Usage: capitalized U

1. : a turn resembling the letter U ; specifically : one made by a vehicle traveling along one side of a way by crossing the lane of oncoming traffic and turning into and proceeding along a lane on the other side of the way in a direction exactly opposite to the direction of movement at the start of the turn

2. : something held to resemble a U-turn (as a reversal of policy)

stated that the Administration is making an economic U-turn — T.R.Ybarra

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