reversal of policy
71U-turn — /yooh terrn /, n. 1. a U shaped turn made by a vehicle so as to head in the opposite direction from its original course. 2. a reversal of policy, tactics, or the like, resembling such a maneuver. v.i. 3. to execute a U turn: to U turn into… …
72volte-face — noun a reversal of policy, attitude or principle Syn: about face, U turn …
73turnaround — noun a) The act of turning to face in the other direction. They tried to reduce their turnaround on incoming paperwork. b) A reversal of policy. Syn: U turn …
74U-turn — noun a) A turn in a vehicle carried out by driving in a semicircle in order to travel in the opposite direction. The government have done a U turn and are now supporting greater European integration instead of opposing it. b) A reversal of… …
75Lincoln, England — City of Lincoln   City Borough   Castle Square, Lincoln …
76force — force1 [ fɔrs ] noun *** ▸ 1 physical strength ▸ 2 group of police, etc. ▸ 3 influence ▸ 4 scientific effect ▸ 5 military ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) uncount physical strength or violence: They accused the police of using excessive force during the arrest.… …
77rank — rank1 [ ræŋk ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount someone s official position in the military, police force, fire department, etc.: Her rank when she retired was captain. rank of: He joined in 1998, and quickly rose to the rank of detective.… …
78U-turn — noun 1》 the turning of a vehicle in a U shaped course so as to face the opposite way. 2》 a reversal of policy …
79somersault — [ sʌməsɒlt, sɔ:lt] noun 1》 an acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground and finishes on their feet. 2》 a dramatic upset or reversal of policy or opinion. verb perform a somersault. Origin C16 (asnoun) …
80force */*/*/ — I UK [fɔː(r)s] / US [fɔrs] noun Word forms force : singular force plural forces 1) a) [uncountable] physical strength, or violence They accused the police of using excessive force during the arrest. by force: The army took control of the region… …
