turnaround

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the time it takes to receive something, deal with it, and send it back.

n. the amount of time taken to complete a process or task, from the initial request to the final delivery.

“The dry cleaners promised a twenty-four-hour turnaround for my suit.”

“Clients have come to expect a rapid turnaround on digital assets, often requiring final edits within hours of the initial shoot.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Aviation Technical

n. the time an airplane spends on the ground being cleaned and loaded before its next flight.

n. the period during which an aircraft remains on the ground for unloading, servicing, and reloading between flights.

“The airline reduced its turnaround time to keep the planes flying more often.”

“Efficient ground crews are essential for maintaining a thirty-minute turnaround, ensuring the carrier remains profitable on short-haul routes.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical

n. a short passage of music that leads back to the beginning of a section.

n. a harmonic progression or passage that serves to lead the listener back to the beginning of a section or verse.

“The guitarist played a classic blues turnaround to start the next verse.”

“The jazz pianist used a sophisticated turnaround to transition seamlessly from the solo back into the main theme of the composition.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Art Technical

n. a set of drawings showing a character from the front, side, and back.

n. a series of illustrations depicting a character from multiple angles to ensure consistency during the animation process.

“The animator looked at the character turnaround to make sure the hair looked right from behind.”

“Before production begins, the lead artist must approve the turnaround for every major character to maintain visual continuity across different scenes.”