variants
also British turnround
ˈtɚnˌraʊnd
plural turnarounds
1
a
: the time it takes someone to receive, deal with, and return something
The turnaround for most orders is/takes 24 hours.
There is a 24-hour turnaround time on most orders.
b
: the process of making something (such as an airplane) ready for use again after it has arrived at a place
a quick turnaround between flights
2
: a complete change from a bad situation to a good situation, from one way of thinking to an opposite way of thinking, etc.
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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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/turnaround. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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