U-turn

compound noun14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
government U-turn7.2

A reversal of policy made by a government.

policy U-turn7.1

A reversal of a specific policy.

complete U-turn6.8

A total reversal of a previous plan, policy, or opinion.

dramatic U-turn6.5

A sudden and very noticeable reversal of policy or opinion.

spectacular U-turn6.2

A very impressive and surprising reversal of policy or opinion.

embarrassing U-turn5.8

A reversal of policy that causes the person or group to feel ashamed.

humiliating U-turn5.5

A reversal of policy that causes the person or group to feel deeply ashamed and lose respect.

U-turn on8.0

Used to specify the subject of the policy reversal.

U-turn over7.5

Used to specify the issue or controversy that caused the policy reversal.

make a U-turn7.8

To perform a 180-degree turn while driving.

do a U-turn7.0

To perform a 180-degree turn while driving.

pull a U-turn6.5

To perform a 180-degree turn while driving, often quickly or unexpectedly.

execute a U-turn4.5

A more formal way to say performing a 180-degree turn while driving.

make a U-turn6.9

To suddenly reverse a decision, plan, or policy.

do a U-turn6.0

To suddenly reverse a decision, plan, or policy.

perform a U-turn4.8

A slightly more formal way to say reversing a decision, plan, or policy.