turnabout
turnabout — noun
- turnaboutsingular
- turnaboutsplural
1. a situation in which something changes to the opposite of what it was before, of
a situation in which something changes to the opposite of what it was before, often in a surprising way
Adina's sudden turnabout on environmental policy surprised even her closest supporters.
turnabout + on + topic (policy/issue)
After three losing seasons, the team's turnabout this year won them the championship.
The company's financial turnabout came from a complete redesign of its products.
Tunde's turnabout from angry critic to enthusiastic supporter amazed everyone in the room.
What caused this sudden turnabout in the weather from sunny to stormy?
- reversal
more general; can apply to physical direction or legal decisions
- turnaround
more common in business and sports contexts; slightly less dramatic
- about-face
more informal; often used for sudden changes in opinion
- U-turn
informal; can be literal (driving) or figurative (policy)
- continuation
opposite of any change
- consistency
opposite of a reversal in position or opinion
文法句型
turnabout + in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically used with an adjective such as dramatic, sudden, remarkable, or complete. The word is most often followed by in to specify which area has reversed.