turnaround

turn·around

noun \-ˌrau̇nd\

Definition of TURNAROUND

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>

Examples of TURNAROUND

1. The turnaround for most orders is 24 hours.
2. There is a 24-hour turnaround time on most orders.
3. a quick turnaround between flights
4. The team needs a big turnaround after their loss last week.
5. The company has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the past year.
6. The latest news has caused a turnaround in public opinion.

First Known Use of TURNAROUND

1926

Related to TURNAROUND

Synonyms: about-turn [British], flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, about–face, U-turn, volte-face

Related Words: bait and switch, switcheroo; denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction; reconsideration, retreat, second thought; hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling (also wabbling)

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Rhymes with TURNAROUND

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