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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Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera admitted that the turnaround for Real was not enough for its players to be fully prepared.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 July 2025
The Mets’ offense desperately needs to turn around its habit of coming up empty with runners on base, but at the same time, some of the team’s best hitters are trending in the right direction at the moment, with Vientos being one of them.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
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Noun
The Bottom Line: The Housing Market Is Poised For A Turnaround
Factors that drive the housing market are starting to show signs of a turnaround.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera admitted that the turnaround for Real was not enough for its players to be fully prepared.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Reports at the time said Cruise walked past Liam in the hotel and then turned around to playfully bring up the band’s criticism of him.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 July 2025
The Mets’ offense desperately needs to turn around its habit of coming up empty with runners on base, but at the same time, some of the team’s best hitters are trending in the right direction at the moment, with Vientos being one of them.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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