26984 words

turnaround

8 definitions • 11 examples
1
the amount of time taken for something to happen after a vehicle, an instruction, or an order for goods arrives at a place:

Examples:

We'll have to improve the turnaround - three days is too long.
turnaround time Turnaround time for each order is, on average, four days.
2

Examples:

The CEO was responsible for the turnaround in the company's fortunes.
3
any change from one thing to its opposite:

Examples:

What a turnaround - they were losing 3–0, they came back to win 4–3.
4
In basketball, a turnaround shot (= attempt to score a goal) is made by starting with your back facing the basket (= goal) and then turning around to face the basket before taking the shot:

Examples:

Scott hit an incredible turnaround jump shot to give the Ducks a 10-point lead.
5
a positive change; improvement:

Examples:

Business was up over 40% in a dramatic turnaround from last year.
6
the amount of time that it takes for a piece of work to be done, a product to be supplied, etc.:

Examples:

Management examined ways to speed up turnaround.
7
a big change that turns a bad situation into a good one:

Examples:

The insurance group's focus on new products played a big part in its turnaround.
a turnaround in sth The greatest turnaround in market conditions has been seen in the South East.
a turnaround plan/programme/strategy The troubled insurer announced a turnaround plan to rescue the business.
8
the amount of time it takes for a truck, plane, etc. to get ready for a return trip:

Examples:

The airline's 25-minute turnaround time does not provide sufficient time for basic security checks.

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