to turn around (to face someone or something); figuratively, to change one's attitude or focus and face a task/situation head-on.
教壇の方へ向き直って黒板を指した。
He turned to face the blackboard at the front of the classroom and pointed to it.
彼女は話していた相手に急に向き直って驚いた表情を見せた。
She suddenly turned to the person she was talking to and showed a surprised expression.
失敗しても気持ちを向き直して次の仕事に取り組んだ。
Even after failing, he pulled himself together and tackled the next task.