Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
u-turn
noun
/ˈjuːˌtɜrn/
Definition
A U-turn is a turn in which a vehicle makes a 180-degree turn to go back in the direction from which it came.
Examples
- He made a U-turn in the middle of the street.
- After realizing he was heading the wrong way, she quickly pulled off a U-turn.
- The sign indicated that U-turns were not allowed at this intersection.
Meaning
It commonly refers to the action of reversing direction on a road or path, typically performed by vehicles.
Synonyms
- turnabout
- turnaround
- reversal
