turnaround
noun
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
Examples of turnaround in a Sentence
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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Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
That turnaround has coincided with Don Mattingly taking over in the dugout.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
For Becerra, capturing a top two spot is a remarkable turnaround.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Cubs hoped Thursday’s win would be the start of a turnaround that is needed following an abysmal 5-17 stretch, which came after a 20-3 salvo that included a pair of 10-game winning streaks.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
That turnaround has coincided with Don Mattingly taking over in the dugout.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
For Becerra, capturing a top two spot is a remarkable turnaround.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The Cubs hoped Thursday’s win would be the start of a turnaround that is needed following an abysmal 5-17 stretch, which came after a 20-3 salvo that included a pair of 10-game winning streaks.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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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