The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word ABOUT FACE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result ABOUT FACE
- ‘Answer attack with force’
- Instruction to rank in reverse at finish
- Army’s revolutionary command
- Complete change of opinion concerning female expert
- American change of direction requires nerve after a fight
- Reversal in a fight with strong champion
- Turn 180 degrees from cafe
- Turnaround of female champion after a fight
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What does ABOUT FACE mean?
ABOUT FACE noun- An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
- A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.
- To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction
- To change opinion or attitude drastically.