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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a decision to reverse an earlier decision [syn: reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround]
2: turning in the opposite direction [syn: reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround]

Merriam Webster's

noun Date: 1789 1. merry-go-round 2. a. a change or reversal of direction, trend, policy, role, or character b. a changing from one allegiance to another c. turncoat, renegade d. an act or instance of retaliating <turnabout is fair play>

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

A turnabout is a complete change in opinion, attitude, or method. As her confidence grows you may well see a considerable turnabout in her attitude. = turnaround N-SING: oft N in n

Moby Thesaurus

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