virer de bord

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vi.ʁe d(ə) bɔʁ/
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Verb

virer de bord

  1. (nautical) to tack, to change tack, to switch tack, to put about
  2. (figuratively) to change sides, to box the compass
    Synonyms: changer de bord, retourner sa veste, faire volte-face
  3. (figuratively) to switch teams (to change one's sexual orientation)
    Synonym: changer de bord
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