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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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Miguel Vargas took his turnaround to another level.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
James Powel, USA Today, 29 May 2025
At age 65, Tan is going to need more than a vast database of contacts and four decades of operating and investing experience to turn around the company that put the silicon in Silicon Valley but is struggling to stay relevant in a market that’s increasingly centered around artificial intelligence.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Hunter’s arrival in 1999 with several other young core members marked the start of a turnaround after several years of struggle in the wake of Kirby Puckett’s early retirement.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Miguel Vargas took his turnaround to another level.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
Verb
The witness then turned around to check on the truck only to discover Appleton dead, according to the affidavit.
—James Powel, USA Today, 29 May 2025
At age 65, Tan is going to need more than a vast database of contacts and four decades of operating and investing experience to turn around the company that put the silicon in Silicon Valley but is struggling to stay relevant in a market that’s increasingly centered around artificial intelligence.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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“Turnaround.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnaround. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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