Turnaround: meaning, definitions and examples

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turnaround

 

[ ˈtɜːnəˌraʊnd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in business

A complete change in a company's direction, performance, or fortunes, often brought about by a new manager or new strategy.

Synonyms

reversal, revival, transformation

Examples of usage

  • The company experienced a remarkable turnaround after hiring a new CEO.
  • The successful turnaround of the struggling business impressed investors.
Context #2 | Noun

in transportation

The act of turning a vehicle around in the opposite direction.

Synonyms

about-face, reversal, u-turn

Examples of usage

  • The bus made a quick turnaround at the station.
  • The pilot performed a tight turnaround on the runway.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To change or reverse a decision, opinion, or situation.

Synonyms

alter, change, reverse

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to turnaround its marketing strategy.
  • He quickly turnaround his attitude towards the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "turnaround" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reviravolta

🇮🇳 पलट

🇩🇪 Wende

🇮🇩 perubahan haluan

🇺🇦 поворот

🇵🇱 zwrot

🇯🇵 転換 (てんかん)

🇫🇷 revirement

🇪🇸 giro

🇹🇷 dönüş

🇰🇷 전환 (jeonhwan)

🇸🇦 انعطاف

🇨🇿 obrat

🇸🇰 obrat

🇨🇳 转变 (zhuǎnbiàn)

🇸🇮 preobrat

🇮🇸 viðsnúningur

🇰🇿 бұрылыс

🇬🇪 შემობრუნება

🇦🇿 dönüş

🇲🇽 giro

Etymology

The term 'turnaround' originated in the world of shipbuilding, where it referred to the time it took to turn a ship around in a dock for repairs or modifications. Over time, the term expanded to describe a complete change or reversal in various contexts, such as business and transportation.

See also: downturn, overturn, turn, turncoat, turner, turning, turnout, turnover, turnpike, turntable.