Meaning of turnabout | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction.
   countable, uncountable
2. A change from one thing to its opposite, or from a situation to the reverse.
   countable, uncountable
3. A reversal of a decision or opinion etc; a change of mind or flip-flop.
   countable, uncountable
4. A merry-go-round.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“It is a fine dance, fast and intricate, with many turnabouts. The women's long black hair swirls as they turn; […]”

“Any idea of how many transsexuals there are in America? About 10,000, some 1500 of whom have changed their sex by surgery. The male-to-female turnabout costs $3000-$5000, while the female-to-male process runs up to $12,000.”

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