Question 1

What does "tack about" mean?

Accepted Answer

(Nautical) To turn a sailing boat by bringing the bow through the direction of the wind so the wind now comes from the opposite side

Question 2

How do you use "tack about" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The skipper ordered the crew to tack about as they approached the rocky headland.

Question 3

Is "tack about" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"tack about" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily a nautical term. Outside sailing, it can be used metaphorically to describe a complete change in direction or strategy, though this figurative use is rare.

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