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turnaround

/ˈtɜɹnəˌɹaʊnd/noun3 syllables

Turnaround means: a decision to reverse an earlier decision.

Synonyms for turnaround10

noun, as in a decision to reverse an earlier decision

reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout

noun, as in turning in the opposite direction

reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout

noun, as in time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip

turnaround time

noun, as in act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip

turnround

also used for turnaround

U-turn, goback

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What does turnaround mean?5

noun

1

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

2

turning in the opposite direction

3

time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip

4

act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip

5

an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Turnaround in a sentence

  • Any turnaround of the economy is not expected this year.unknown
  • He has made a turnaround of a hundred and eighty degrees.AlanF_US
  • Companies are doing everything they can to cut costs and reduce turnaround times.ddnktr

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Forms of turnaround

as a noun

plural
turnarounds