U-TURN


Meaning of U-TURN in English

noun

1.

a turn of 180° that a vehicle makes so that it can move forwards in the opposite direction :

to do / make a U-turn

2.

( informal ) a complete change in policy or behaviour, usually one that is embarrassing

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.