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
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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.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The 35-year-old has already gained an impressive rep for his ability to make big turnarounds at struggling programs.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
But their sadness immediately turned around when the homeowners of their old place shared that Marshall was, in fact, alive.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Galaxy How Greg Vanney unlocked Galaxy greatness in one of the most stunning MLS turnarounds
Dec. 6, 2024
The U.S. will meet Brazil again on April 8 at PayPal Park in San José.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The 35-year-old has already gained an impressive rep for his ability to make big turnarounds at struggling programs.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
The merger could be key to turning around a difficult period for Honda and Nissan.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
But their sadness immediately turned around when the homeowners of their old place shared that Marshall was, in fact, alive.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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