Definition of U-turn
U-turn
U-turn


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(noun)
a 180 degree turn made with a car, in the shape of a U, to allow one to drive in the opposite direction from the one they were initially driving in;

e.g. I missed my turn so I'll make a U-turn to get back on track to where I'm driving.

(noun)
a reversal or change of a plan or political policy;

e.g. They did a U-turn on their stance on canceling federal student loans.



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