turnaround

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/
US: /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/

  1. An improvement or change to a more favorable condition.

    1. The company needs a quick turnaround to survive.
    2. After the new CEO arrived, we saw a significant turnaround in profits.

  2. The process of making something ready for use again.

    1. The plane's turnaround time is only thirty minutes.
    2. Efficient turnaround in the emergency room is crucial for patient care.

  3. A complete change of opinion or policy.

    1. The government made a sudden turnaround on the issue.
    2. Her turnaround on environmental regulations surprised many people.

Synonyms

reversal recovery improvement u-turn
turnaround verb

  1. To change direction or reverse a process.

    1. We need to turnaround the situation quickly.
    2. The new management team aimed to turnaround the failing business.

  2. To make something ready for use again quickly.

    1. The crew can turnaround the aircraft in 45 minutes.
    2. They turnaround the stadium quickly after the concert.
turnaround adjective

  1. Relating to a quick change or improvement.

    1. It was a turnaround success for the team.
    2. The turnaround strategy proved effective for the struggling company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turnaround" in English means: An improvement or change to a more favorable condition., The process of making something ready for use again., A complete change of opinion or policy..

The phonetic transcription of "turnaround" is /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/ in British English and /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turnaround": reversal, recovery, improvement, u-turn.

Example usage of "turnaround": "The company needs a quick turnaround to survive.". More examples on the page.