turnaround

/ˈtɜrnəˌraʊnd/
noun
  1. A complete change from a bad situation to a good one, especially in business, performance, or fortune.
    • The economy experienced a sharp turnaround after the new policies were introduced.
    • The company's turnaround was thanks to a new CEO and better products.
    • After months of losing games, the team's turnaround amazed their fans.
  2. The amount of time taken to complete a task or process, especially the time between receiving something and returning it.
    • The repair shop promised a 24-hour turnaround on my laptop.
    • The lab's quick turnaround on test results helped the doctor make a fast diagnosis.
    • We need to improve our turnaround on customer orders to stay competitive.
  3. The act of turning a vehicle or object around to face the opposite direction.
    • The boat's turnaround in the harbor took several minutes.
    • The truck driver made a careful turnaround in the narrow alley.
    • There's a wide spot in the road for a turnaround if you miss the exit.
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving a turnaround, especially in time or performance.
    • We offer a turnaround service for urgent repairs.
    • The turnaround time for this project is only two days.
    • The turnaround specialist was hired to fix the failing business.
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