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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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Lacik, who took on the president and CEO role at Pandora in April 2019, is credited with leading its successful turnaround and launching its Phoenix strategy to transform it into a full jewelry brand, extending beyond its core charm business and reinforcing its sustainability strategy.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
My mother picked up Elna’s bags and carried them to the threshold of our rooms, then turned around and looked at me.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The company announced the breakup plans in September, following years of sluggish sales despite turnaround efforts.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Lacik, who took on the president and CEO role at Pandora in April 2019, is credited with leading its successful turnaround and launching its Phoenix strategy to transform it into a full jewelry brand, extending beyond its core charm business and reinforcing its sustainability strategy.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
Chris gets on her lap and starts grinding, eventually turning around, putting his feet on either side of her head and twerking right in the birthday girl’s face.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
My mother picked up Elna’s bags and carried them to the threshold of our rooms, then turned around and looked at me.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 16 Dec. 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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