Turnaround

/ˈtɜːnəˌɹaʊnd/ · noun

Meaning

The act of turning to face in the other direction..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act of turning to face in the other direction.
2. A reversal of policy.
3. The carrying out of a task; the time required to carry it out.
4. A turnabout; a reversal of circumstances.
5. (art) A series of sketches of a character as seen from different angles.
6. (music) A cadence linking the end of a verse to the beginning of the next.
7. (music) The notation for the addition of a grace note above then below a given note.
8. (US, historical) Synonym of goback.

Example Sentences

The basketball player made a turnaround jump shot.

They tried to reduce their turnaround on incoming paperwork.

They tried to reduce their turnaround time on incoming paperwork. [noun adjunct form]

Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware.

Many media arts companies use turnarounds to ensure that when you draw the character you know what it looks like from the front, the side and the back.

A new company […] has been set up to provide satellite turnaround and fiber connectivity facilities between Asia and Europe.

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Word Forms

• turnarounds
• turn-around
• turn around
• turnround

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