Turnabout: meaning, definitions and examples
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turnabout
[ หtษrnษหbaสt ]
general switch
Turnabout refers to a reversal of action, position, or direction. It often suggests a change in opinion or approach, sometimes unexpectedly. In various contexts, it can denote a physical turning around or a metaphorical shift in attitude or circumstance. This term is commonly used in discussions about negotiations, strategies, or behavior changes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There was a surprising turnabout in the negotiations.
- A turnabout in public opinion can influence political outcomes.
- The company's turnabout in policy shocked many employees.
Translations
Translations of the word "turnabout" in other languages:
๐ต๐น reviravolta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Wende
๐ฎ๐ฉ perubahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒะพัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ zwrot
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปขๅ
๐ซ๐ท virage
๐ช๐ธ cambio
๐น๐ท dรถnรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ obrat
๐ธ๐ฐ obrat
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฌๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ preobrat
๐ฎ๐ธ snรบningur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑััะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแ แคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ cambio
Etymology
The term 'turnabout' originated from combining 'turn', which comes from the Middle English 'turnen', meaning to rotate or revolve, and 'about', which has roots in Old English 'abutan', meaning 'around'. This combination reflects the concept of turning around in direction or opinion. The term emerged in the early 20th century and has been employed in various contexts, including law, business negotiations, and even personal relationships. Its usage has evolved over the years, promoting the idea of unexpected twists or changes that lead to new outcomes or understandings.