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about–turn (noun)

about–turn /əˈbaʊtˈtɚn/ noun

plural about–turns

about–turn

/əˈbaʊtˈtɚn/

noun

plural about–turns

Britannica Dictionary definition of ABOUT–TURN

[count] British

: about-face

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