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turnaround

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɝnɝˌaʊnd// UK //tˈɜːnɐɹˌaʊnd// turn·around Archaic

n. the time it takes to finish a task or the process of making a failing business successful again. You use this when talking about how fast a service is or a big positive change.

n. the amount of time required to complete a process or fulfill an order; also refers to a dramatic improvement in the performance or success of an organization.


SIMPLE

The dry cleaner offers a 24-hour turnaround.

CONTEXTUAL

The new CEO managed a remarkable turnaround, taking the company from debt to profit in just one year.

COMPLEX

The logistics firm attributed its market dominance to an industry-leading turnaround on international shipping, coupled with a strategic pivot toward sustainable packaging solutions.

Synonyms
Origin

Deverbal from turn around.

Usage

Often used with 'time' ('turnaround time') or as a standalone noun in business contexts.

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