turnabouts
Sudden direction changes
Turnabouts are reversals or changes in direction, position, or policy.
The word often emphasizes reciprocity or unexpected shifts: Turnabouts in the negotiations surprised everyone.
The phrase turnabout is fair play suggests that if someone does something to you, you're entitled to do it back to them.
Sudden change of position
- backtrackingReversing to find alternatives
- retractionFormal withdrawal of statement
- recantationFormal withdrawal of statement
- volte-faceComplete reversal of opinion
reversal · rollback · revocation · withdrawal · repeal · undoing · annulment · repudiation
Thorough change in form
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- reversalComplete change of direction
- realignmentAdjusting relative positions
restructuring · reform · overhaul · pivot · reconfiguration · switch · sea-change
Violent sudden disturbance
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
stunner · jaw-dropper · whiplash · astonishment · jolt · unpredictability · upset
Circular junction for traffic
- rotationTurning on an axis
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swerveAbrupt directional change
- steeringControlling direction of movement
cul-de-sac · driving · vehicular · roadway · reorientation · gyration · spinning
Responding strategic action
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- ployCalculated deceptive tactic
- reversalComplete change of direction
flanking · feint · tactical · maneuvering · chess · anticipation · counter-strategy · riposte
flip-flop
Sudden change of position
- backtrackingReversing to find alternatives
- retractionFormal withdrawal of statement
- recantationFormal withdrawal of statement
volte-face · reversal · rollback · revocation · withdrawal · repeal · undoing · annulment · repudiation · countermanding
transformation
Thorough change in form
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- reversalComplete change of direction
realignment · restructuring · reform · overhaul · pivot · reconfiguration · switch · sea-change
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- bombshellShocking sudden revelation
revelation · stunner · jaw-dropper · whiplash · astonishment · jolt · unpredictability · upset
roundabout
Circular junction for traffic
steering · cul-de-sac · driving · vehicular · roadway · reorientation · gyration · spinning
countermove
Responding strategic action
- outmaneuverDefeat through superior tactics
- gambitRisky opening for advantage
- ployCalculated deceptive tactic
reversal · flanking · feint · tactical · maneuvering · chess · anticipation · counter-strategy · riposte · repositioning
turnaboutssteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
constancy · consistency · perseverance · persistence · resoluteness
turnaboutscontinuations
Things that proceed onward
continuities · steady states · status quo · maintenance · preservation