Definitions for about-face
əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs, əˈbaʊtˈfeɪs; əˌbaʊtˈfeɪsabout-face

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. about-face, about turnnoun

   act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation

2. about-face, volte-face, reversal, policy changeverb

   a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

   "an about-face on foreign policy"

3. about-faceverb

   turn, usually 180 degrees

4. about-faceverb

   change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. about-facenoun

   An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.

   The soldier did an about-face and marched off.

2. about-facenoun

   A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.

   When Luke heard the news, he did an abrupt about-face on the policy.

3. about-faceverb

   To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction;

   The soldiers would about-face immediately after the order was given.

4. about-faceverb

   To change opinion or attitude drastically.

   A politician will about-face at the drop of a hat if he thinks there are votes in it.

5. Etymology: * First attested in 1861.

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1. about-face

   An about-face is a complete change of opinion or policy, often in the opposite direction. It also refers to a military movement in which a person turns to face the opposite direction.

2. about-face

   An about-face refers to a complete change of direction, attitude, or point of view, usually to the exact opposite. This term is initially a military order, commanding people to turn around to face the opposite direction.

3. about-face

   An about-face is a complete reversal of direction, attitude, or point of view. It originated from a military command where soldiers are instructed to turn around so they're facing the opposite direction. It's often used metaphorically to discuss policies, decisions, or attitudes that have radically changed.

4. about-face

   An about-face refers to a complete and sudden change in behavior, opinion, or direction which is often quite contrary or opposite to the previous one. It originates from military language meaning to turn and march in the opposite direction.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of about-face in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of about-face in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of about-face in a Sentence

1. Kim Calichio:

   We knew that specifically families were going to be now out of work, but also not qualify for unemployment benefits or any othersufficient government aid, we really saw at face value that there were some serious inequities and issues within both food distribution and food access, not just in Queens, but across the country.

2. Heiko Maas:

   Italy stands ready to face the challenges of our common international agenda together with the United States.

3. An Italian policewoman:

   I think it was close to zero, the baby regained color on her face after we covered her.

4. Irwin Redlener:

   We need to really understand how health and education are inexorably linked, this is the case for all children, but is especially important for children who face additional chronic adversities like poverty, toxic stress or chronic illness.

5. President Biden:

   I'm going to say it all to their face, i'll be happy to talk to you guys when I get back.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=about-face
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/About-face
3. ^ ChatGPT
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