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