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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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Measure Continuously: Track before-and-after metrics: turnaround time, report accuracy, downstream cost of care and patient satisfaction.
—Yidi Xu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Video shows as many as 20 vehicles approaching Gate A at the stadium and being turned around by the security guard there.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Noun
To some newer residents, the vacant lot may be better recognized as the turnaround point for Boise’s Turkey Day 5K race on Thanksgiving.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
Measure Continuously: Track before-and-after metrics: turnaround time, report accuracy, downstream cost of care and patient satisfaction.
—Yidi Xu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
In a world where they’re constantly told that the pressures and responsibilities of being Yankees are somehow deeper and more profound than anybody else’s, the people in charge can’t turn around and sell them winning seasons instead of winning pennants and World Series.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Video shows as many as 20 vehicles approaching Gate A at the stadium and being turned around by the security guard there.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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