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Noun: about turn  u'bawt turn
Usage: Brit
  1. Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
    "The soldiers performed an about turn at the command of their officer";
    - about-face

Derived forms: about turns

Type of: reversal, reverse, reversion, turnabout [N. Amer], turnaround

Encyclopedia: About turn