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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Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
In 1985, a young center named Patrick Ewing, who had just starred at Georgetown, came to the Garden and a turnaround seemed not only possible but probable.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
After NetJets sold two dozen Dassault Falcon 2000s to Dumont Aviation last decade, the buyer refurbished the jets, and then turned around and created jet card and fractional programs competing against the the unit of Berkshire Hathaway.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Smith helped catalyze the 49ers’ historic turnaround during his rookie season in 2011 thanks to his ability to disrupt quarterbacks.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
In 1985, a young center named Patrick Ewing, who had just starred at Georgetown, came to the Garden and a turnaround seemed not only possible but probable.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Verb
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
After NetJets sold two dozen Dassault Falcon 2000s to Dumont Aviation last decade, the buyer refurbished the jets, and then turned around and created jet card and fractional programs competing against the the unit of Berkshire Hathaway.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 14 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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