turn about

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general) (United Kingdom)

a. dar media vuelta

Jamie turned about and saw a policeman coming his way.Jamie dio media vuelta y vio que un policía se le acercaba.

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turn about

turn around

transitive verb

turn round

verb:intransitive:plus_adverb

1 [+person, vehicle] dar una vuelta completa; [+wind] cambiar de dirección; soplar en la dirección contraria

about turn! (Mil) media vuelta ... ¡ar!

2 (improve) [+business, economy] recuperarse

...if the economy turns around and prices go up

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