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
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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Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
The three-day event has gathered more than 14,000 North American store leaders to hear from Starbucks management as the company embarks on a turnaround.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Lauren Merola, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Sabalenka was often frustrated, remonstrating and shouting at herself and frequently turning around to look at her team with an exasperated look on her face.
—Jerome Pugmire, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
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Noun
Tight timelines for Prop. 1 projects Ten of the Prop. 1 projects are supposed to be finished this year, including four this summer — a quick turnaround in a state where high construction costs and tricky permitting processes often lead to project delays.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
The three-day event has gathered more than 14,000 North American store leaders to hear from Starbucks management as the company embarks on a turnaround.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Verb
The Red Raiders failed to reach the postseason in 2024 and turned around to make their first WCWS appearance in 2025.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Sabalenka was often frustrated, remonstrating and shouting at herself and frequently turning around to look at her team with an exasperated look on her face.
—Jerome Pugmire, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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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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