about-face

IPA(Pronunciation)

intransitive

(intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction. / To change opinion or attitude drastically.

Japanese Meaning

180度回転して反対方向を向く / 意見や態度を急激に変更する

When the sergeant shouted 'about-face', the recruits about-face in perfect unison.

軍曹が「180度回れ」と叫ぶと、兵士たちは完璧に180度回転して反対方向を向いた。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.

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

Sense（2）

To change opinion or attitude drastically.

about-faces

（ present singular third-person ）

about-facing

（ participle present ）

about-faced

（ participle past ）

about-faced

（ past ）