Main Entry: turn·around

Pronunciation: \-ˌrau̇nd\

Function: noun

Date: 1926

1 a : the process of readying a transport vehicle for departure after its arrival; also : the time spent in this process <a quick turnaround between flights> b : the action of receiving, processing, and returning something <24-hour turnaround time on most orders>
2 : a space permitting the turning around of a vehicle
3 a : turnabout 2a <a corporate turnaround> b : turnabout 2b
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>