turn around

turn around

verb

Definition of TURN AROUND

intransitive verb

1

: to act in an abrupt, different, or surprising manner —used with and <after three years he just turned around and left school>

2

: to become changed for the better

transitive verb

: to change for the better <turned her life around>

First Known Use of TURN AROUND

1934

Rhymes with TURN AROUND

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