u-turn
|u/turn|
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🇺🇸
/ˈjuːˌtɜrn/
🇬🇧
/ˈjuːˌtɜːn/
reversal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'u-turn' originates from the English letter 'U' representing the shape of the turn.
Historical Evolution
'u-turn' was coined in the early 20th century to describe the vehicular maneuver.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to vehicle maneuvers, but now it can also mean a reversal in decision or opinion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a maneuver in which a vehicle is turned around in a road to face the opposite direction.
The driver made a U-turn at the intersection.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 12:46