Turnabout: meaning, definitions and examples

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turnabout

 

[ หˆtษœrnษ™หŒbaสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

change, reversal, shift.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reviravolta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wende

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perubahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะพั€ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwrot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปขๅ›ž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cambio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obrat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌๅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preobrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒคแƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,643 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.