n. 1 a complete reversal of position in argument or opinion. 2 the act or an instance of turning round.
[ F f. It. voltafaccia, ult. f. L volvere roll + facies appearance, face ]
VOLTEFACE
Meaning of VOLTEFACE in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012