Looking for the meaning or definition of the word about turn? Here's what it means.
Noun
(Britain, military) Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
(Britain, figuratively, idiomatic) A complete change of opinion, direction, etc. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
Verb
(intransitive, military) To turn to face the opposite direction. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
