turn about
Reverse your course
Turn about means to reverse direction or position, literally or figuratively: The horse turned about and headed back to the stable.
As a noun, a turnabout is a reversal of policy, opinion, or fortune: The company's turnabout surprised investors.
The phrase turn about is fair play means that reciprocity is just—if you do something to someone, they're entitled to do the same to you.
Point of rotation
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- wheelRotating circular frame
- swivelRotating connection point
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
pirouette · revolve · gyrate · whirl · circle · swing around · veer · tack
Reverse one's position
- reverseTurn to opposite
- flipQuick turning motion
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- change of heartReversal of opinion
volte-face · retract · reconsider · rethink · withdraw · undo · recant · go back
Mutual exchange of actions
- alternationSequential interchange of elements
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
- fair playHonorable conduct in games
- rotationTurning on an axis
sharing · quid pro quo · tit for tat · give and take · mutual exchange · even-handedness
pivot
Point of rotation
twirl · pirouette · revolve · gyrate · whirl · circle · swing around · veer · tack · jibe
backtrack
Reverse one's position
change of heart · volte-face · retract · reconsider · rethink · withdraw · undo · recant · go back · double back
reciprocity
Mutual exchange of actions
- alternationSequential interchange of elements
- equal opportunityUnbiased chance for all
- fair playHonorable conduct in games
rotation · sharing · quid pro quo · tit for tat · give and take · mutual exchange · even-handedness
turn aboutgo straight
Cease criminal activity
carry on · keep going · press ahead · move forward · march on
turn aboutstay put
Remain in place
hold steady · stand still · minor tweak · nudge · fine-tune
turn aboutstay the course
Continue despite difficulties
hold the line · stand firm · keep on · hold steady · press forward