turn·around
ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd 
1
a
: the action of receiving, processing, and returning something
24-hour turnaround time on most orders
b
: the process of readying a transport vehicle for departure after its arrival
also
: the time spent in this process
a quick turnaround between flights
2
a
: turnabout sense 1a
a corporate turnaround
3
: a space permitting the turning around of a vehicle
4
: a jump shot by a player facing away from the basket who turns toward the basket while shooting
—often used attributively
a turnaround jumper
turned around; turning around; turns around
1
: to become changed for the better
2
: to act in an abrupt, different, or surprising manner
—used with and
after three years he just turned around and left school
: to change for the better
turned her life around
Synonyms
Examples of turnaround in a Sentence
Noun
The turnaround for most orders is 24 hours.
There is a 24-hour turnaround time on most orders.
a quick turnaround between flights
The team needs a big turnaround after their loss last week.
The company has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the past year.
The latest news has caused a turnaround in public opinion.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2024
The Republican strategist held out hope for a GOP turnaround in the battleground state.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Aug. 2024
Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
The Earthquakes will turn around and face Los Angeles FC on Aug. 13 in Los Angeles.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
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Noun
He was lauded for Chelsea’s turnaround in the second half of the 2023-24 English Premier League season, in which the Blues finished sixth, giving fans hope in the wake of a disappointing two years since the club’s purchase by a consortium led by Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly in 2022.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2024
The Republican strategist held out hope for a GOP turnaround in the battleground state.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
The bicyclists will ride out past the spot where Magnus was struck near 63rd Street , turn around and ride past his ghost bike before heading back to CU Boulder’s Farrand Field for the 12:30 p.m. rally.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
The Earthquakes will turn around and face Los Angeles FC on Aug. 13 in Los Angeles.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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turnaround
1 of 2 noun
turn·around
ˈtər-nə-ˌrau̇nd
1
2
: the time needed for one complete cycle or round trip from start to destination and back
turn around
2 of 2 verb1
: to act in a sudden, different, or surprising manner
he just turned around and left home
2
: to change for the better
turned her life around
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