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
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
There are early signs his turnaround plan is working.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Its Massachusetts hospitals are on the brink of financial disaster, and the company is in the midst of a turnaround plan.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 1 Apr. 2024
Following Sunday’s afternoon game in Detroit, the Heat has a quick turnaround to face the 76ers in Philadelphia on Monday night to complete the road back-to-back set.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
In May, Asos unveiled a debt restructuring deal as part of its turnaround, raising £80 million ($101 million) from shareholders, including Danish fashion group Bestseller and US hedge fund Camelot Capital Partners.
—Sabah Meddings, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024
The biggest question coming into this game is how tired Kansas will be after the short turnaround.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
The move away from negative interest rates, which should help strengthen the country’s weak currency, is viewed by investors as another important step in Japan’s turnaround.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
But Reddit’s turnaround proves that content moderation is not an empty buzzword or a partisan plot.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
On March 29, a United flight headed to San Francisco from Frankfurt, Germany had to turn around after a toilet started overflowing into the cabin.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
The icon for Eric McAllister can be seen in the top-left of the screen turning around and racing towards Dali.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
In the first inning, Minnesota’s Lewis overcame an 0-2 count to turn around a 98.1 mph fastball.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Several flights have had to turn around — at least one with a mechanical issue that led to flames spewing from the engines — while others have landed safely despite various issues.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
But with a slew of new luxury and resort properties scheduled to open in the second half of this year things may turn around.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Larry Culp Larry Culp has already turned around one major American industrial icon, becoming CEO of General Electric in 2018 and spinning off many of the company’s parts.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
As much as it can be used by adversaries, DNS can be turned around to serve as an incredible security defense.
—Ken Carnesi, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Now, Iger and his management team must accelerate the company’s turnaround plans, including efforts to make its streaming business profitable.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
There are early signs his turnaround plan is working.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Its Massachusetts hospitals are on the brink of financial disaster, and the company is in the midst of a turnaround plan.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 1 Apr. 2024
Following Sunday’s afternoon game in Detroit, the Heat has a quick turnaround to face the 76ers in Philadelphia on Monday night to complete the road back-to-back set.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
In May, Asos unveiled a debt restructuring deal as part of its turnaround, raising £80 million ($101 million) from shareholders, including Danish fashion group Bestseller and US hedge fund Camelot Capital Partners.
—Sabah Meddings, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024
The biggest question coming into this game is how tired Kansas will be after the short turnaround.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024
The move away from negative interest rates, which should help strengthen the country’s weak currency, is viewed by investors as another important step in Japan’s turnaround.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
But Reddit’s turnaround proves that content moderation is not an empty buzzword or a partisan plot.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Verb
In the video included in the post, the little boy could be seen cautiously stepping into the water toward his relatives before a wave persuaded him to turn around and start walking in the other direction.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
On March 29, a United flight headed to San Francisco from Frankfurt, Germany had to turn around after a toilet started overflowing into the cabin.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
The icon for Eric McAllister can be seen in the top-left of the screen turning around and racing towards Dali.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
In the first inning, Minnesota’s Lewis overcame an 0-2 count to turn around a 98.1 mph fastball.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Several flights have had to turn around — at least one with a mechanical issue that led to flames spewing from the engines — while others have landed safely despite various issues.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
But with a slew of new luxury and resort properties scheduled to open in the second half of this year things may turn around.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Larry Culp Larry Culp has already turned around one major American industrial icon, becoming CEO of General Electric in 2018 and spinning off many of the company’s parts.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
As much as it can be used by adversaries, DNS can be turned around to serve as an incredible security defense.
—Ken Carnesi, Forbes, 27 Mar. 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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