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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Rob Wile, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
For teams and fans alike, the quick fix of a coaching change may seem promising, but real franchise turnaround extends far beyond the sidelines.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
At the same time, Queen’s Greatest Hits turns around and reverses course on another two rankings in the U.K.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Shares in the electric automaker have soared approximately 23% since Wednesday — a sharp turnaround from a year in which its stock price had otherwise been moving sideways.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
For teams and fans alike, the quick fix of a coaching change may seem promising, but real franchise turnaround extends far beyond the sidelines.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The brand has worked to turn around its men’s business, which drove results during the quarter.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
At the same time, Queen’s Greatest Hits turns around and reverses course on another two rankings in the U.K.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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