noun
turnaround
TUR-nuh-rownd
noun
1
A complete reversal of direction, policy, or fortune.
"The struggling team staged a remarkable turnaround to make the playoffs."
2
The time needed to complete and return a task or order.
"The printer promised a 24-hour turnaround on the order."
How to Use Turnaround
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dramatic reversal — of a situation, a company's fortunes, or simply how long a task takes to finish.
Common pairings
quick turnaround
turnaround time
staged a turnaround
Word Forms
turnarounds plural
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Etymology
Formed from the verb phrase "turn around," describing a reversal in direction or fortune.