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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Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The launch set a turnaround record for launches from SLC-40 at two days and 20 hours since the Aug. 10 launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Glynn and the other chief executives disputed Hope Florida’s claim of helping turn around families at risk of having their children removed.
—Christopher O’Donnell, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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Noun
More Nike news: Nike is releasing dirty Air Force 1s, social media is perplexed
Back at Amazon
Nike will be back on Amazon as the footwear maker works to regain market share from newer and trendier competitors amid a turnaround push under CEO Elliott Hill.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The launch set a turnaround record for launches from SLC-40 at two days and 20 hours since the Aug. 10 launch.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Verb
In the bottom of the second inning, someone in a blue Mets Soto jersey stood on a bleacher, turned around to face the rest of the crowd and put his middle fingers in the air.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Glynn and the other chief executives disputed Hope Florida’s claim of helping turn around families at risk of having their children removed.
—Christopher O’Donnell, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 29 May. 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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