The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ABOUT-TURN
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What does ABOUT-TURN mean?
ABOUT-TURN noun- A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.
- Total reversal of opinion or attitude.
- To turn 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.