DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
about-face
/ə'baʊt_feɪs/ · əbaʊtfeɪs
About-face has 2 syllables: a · bout-face.
a
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bout-face
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noun. A major change in attitude or principle or point of view.
noun. Act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation.
verb. Change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint.
verb. Turn, usually 180 degrees.
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