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turnaround

Syllabification: (turn·a·round)
Pronunciation: /ˈtərnəˌround/

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Definition of turnaround

noun

  • 1an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation:it was a remarkable turnaround in his fortunes
  • 2the process of completing or the time needed to complete a task, especially one involving receiving something, processing it, and sending it out again:a seven-day turnaround
  • the process of or time taken for unloading and reloading a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
  • 3a space for vehicles to turn around in, especially one at the end of a driveway or dead-end street.

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