1
: a turn resembling the letter U
especially
: a 180-degree turn made by a vehicle in a road
2
: something (such as a reversal of policy) resembling a U-turn
Synonyms
Examples of U-turn in a Sentence
an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds
Recent Examples on the Web
Books Glenn Loury’s Confessional Michael M. Rosen Glenn Loury tells the story of his extraordinary life, marked by dramatic peaks and valleys, ideological U-turns, and relationships nurtured and destroyed.
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
But in February this year, the maker of laptops, servers, and more took a sharp U-turn and told employees they’d be classified into one of two categories: hybrid or remote workers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Motorists can use the Area Boulevard on-ramp or continue eastbound to East Commerce Way and make a U-turn to use the westbound Del Paso Road on-ramp to enter I-5.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
Sony and Paramount have different approaches to the entertainment business, and a deal would probably result in a dramatic U-turn for Paramount.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 8 May 2024
The truck driver fled the traffic stop, pulling an abrupt U-turn and intentionally striking Hooser, Hooser’s vehicle and a UHP patrol vehicle, Spanish Fork Police Lt. Cory Slaymaker said.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 7 May 2024
The Durango made a U-turn as soon as the light turned green.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
He was arrested in 2012 after making a U-turn to avoid a checkpoint and leading police on a high-speed chase.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
In 2021, a driver making a U-turn on Rio Linda Boulevard and Ephesus Avenue severely injured a motorcyclist.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Daniel Foster, National Review, 16 May 2024
But in February this year, the maker of laptops, servers, and more took a sharp U-turn and told employees they’d be classified into one of two categories: hybrid or remote workers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Motorists can use the Area Boulevard on-ramp or continue eastbound to East Commerce Way and make a U-turn to use the westbound Del Paso Road on-ramp to enter I-5.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
Sony and Paramount have different approaches to the entertainment business, and a deal would probably result in a dramatic U-turn for Paramount.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 8 May 2024
The truck driver fled the traffic stop, pulling an abrupt U-turn and intentionally striking Hooser, Hooser’s vehicle and a UHP patrol vehicle, Spanish Fork Police Lt. Cory Slaymaker said.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 7 May 2024
The Durango made a U-turn as soon as the light turned green.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
He was arrested in 2012 after making a U-turn to avoid a checkpoint and leading police on a high-speed chase.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024
In 2021, a driver making a U-turn on Rio Linda Boulevard and Ephesus Avenue severely injured a motorcyclist.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
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“U-turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/U-turn. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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