turn·around also Brit turn·round 
/ˈtɚnəˌraʊnd/ /ˈtɚnˌraʊnd/ noun
plural turn·arounds /ˈtɚnəˌraʊnd/ /ˈtɚnˌraʊnd/ noun [count] 1 a : the time it takes someone to receive, deal with, and return something
▪ The turnaround for most orders is/takes 24 hours. ▪ There is a 24-hour turnaround time on most orders.
b : the process of making something (such as an airplane) ready for use again after it has arrived at a place
▪ a quick turnaround between flights 2 : a complete change from a bad situation to a good situation, from one way of thinking to an opposite way of thinking, etc.
▪ The team needs a big turnaround after their loss last week. ▪ The company has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the past year. ▪ The latest news has caused a turnaround in public opinion. — see also turn around at 1turn
▪ The turnaround for most orders is/takes 24 hours. ▪ There is a 24-hour turnaround time on most orders.
b : the process of making something (such as an airplane) ready for use again after it has arrived at a place
▪ a quick turnaround between flights
▪ The team needs a big turnaround after their loss last week. ▪ The company has achieved a remarkable turnaround in the past year. ▪ The latest news has caused a turnaround in public opinion. — see also turn around at 1turn
