Definitions

right-about

NOUN

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angle change corner curve departure direction reversal round shift spin spiral swing trend twist wind

STRONG

about-face bend bias bow branch circle circuit circulation circumvolution cycle detour deviation drift flection flexure fork gyration gyre heading hook pirouette pivot quirk retroversion reverse reversion roll rotation tack tendency turnabout turning twisting wheel whirl winding yaw

WEAK

changeabout

Antonyms

WEAK

failure inability miss stagnation

Example Sentences

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If Paul were your sweetheart, young lady, you wouldn't be in such a hurry to have him sent to the right-about.

From Leonore Stubbs by Walford, L. B.

If he comes about the place he's to be sent to the right-about.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.

And with the biggest man in Westville on your side, you’ll see how public opinion will right-about face!”

From Counsel for the Defense by Chapman, Charles M.

Well, young lady, now you right-about face and live up to the other side of it.

From Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman by Sharp, Annabel

You were in such a hurry to send him to the right-about, to condemn him unheard, that you threw him back into my power again.

From Fordham's Feud by Mitford, Bertram

right-about

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