Definition of about-face

Overview of noun about-face

The noun about-face has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. about-face, about turn

(act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation)

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

(a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy")

Overview of verb about-face

The verb about-face has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) about-face

(turn, usually 180 degrees)

2. about-face

(change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint)