U-turning
Turning completely around
U-turning is making a U-turn—reversing direction by turning 180 degrees.
The term applies literally to vehicles: No U-turning at this intersection.
Figuratively, it describes abrupt policy reversals or changes of position: The administration keeps U-turning on immigration.
British usage favors this form where Americans might say "making a U-turn."
Complete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- backpedalingReversing one's position
- flip-floppingRepeatedly reversing one's stance
- retreatingMoving back from advance
reconsidering · pivoting · abandoning · switching · doubling back · policy shift · volte-face · recanting
Going in opposite direction
- traffic violationBreach of road laws
- lane changeSwitching driving paths
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- pivotPoint of rotation
about-face · backtracking · median · intersection · highway · signal · oncoming traffic · vehicle
Sending by different path
- recalculatingComputing anew
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- redirectSend in new direction
- wrong wayOpposite of correct direction
detour · repositioning · backtracking · reorienting · waypoint · destination · roundabout · street
reversal
Complete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
- backpedalingReversing one's position
- flip-floppingRepeatedly reversing one's stance
retreating · reconsidering · pivoting · abandoning · switching · doubling back · policy shift · volte-face · recanting · withdrawal
reversing
Going in opposite direction
- traffic violationBreach of road laws
- lane changeSwitching driving paths
- steeringControlling direction of movement
pivot · about-face · backtracking · median · intersection · highway · signal · oncoming traffic · vehicle · pavement
rerouting
Sending by different path
- recalculatingComputing anew
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- redirectSend in new direction
wrong way · detour · repositioning · backtracking · reorienting · waypoint · destination · roundabout · street · mapping
U-turningpressing on
Continuing despite obstacles
going ahead · forging ahead · following through · reversing · backing up
U-turningpersisting
Continuing through difficulty
persevering · doubling down · holding firm · continuing · committing
U-turn, U-turns, turn, turns, turned, turning, turner, turners, turnout