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About Turn

Noun: An abrupt and complete change in direction or opinion.

Example Sentence: After years of advocating for strict gun control, the politician made an about turn and started supporting the Second Amendment.

Verb: To make an abrupt and complete change in direction or opinion.

Example Sentence: The company about turned on their decision to downsize and instead decided to hire more employees.

Adjective: Describing something that involves an abrupt and complete change in direction or opinion.

Example Sentence: The CEO's about turn decision to move the company's headquarters caused quite a stir among employees.

Adverb: Indicating the act of making an abrupt and complete change in direction or opinion.

Example Sentence: The project was heading towards failure, but they about turned and managed to save it just in time.

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