Synonyms: volte-face, reversal, policy change, about-face
Definition: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
Usage: an about-face on foreign policy
Similar words: change
Definition: the action of changing something
Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election
Synonyms: about turn, about-face
Definition: act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
Similar words: turnabout, turnaround, reversal, reverse, reversion
Definition: turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms: about-face
Definition: change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint
Similar words: rethink
Definition: change one's mind
Usage: He rethought his decision to take a vacation
Synonyms: about-face
Definition: turn, usually 180 degrees
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs