Turnaround

Alternative forms

• turn-around, turn around

Full definition of turnaround

Noun

1. The act of turning to face in the other direction.
2. A reversal of policy.
3. The time required to carry out a task.They tried to reduce their turnaround on incoming paperwork.
4. A turnabout.
• 2012, May 5, Phil McNulty, Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool, Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware.
5. (music) A cadence linking the end of a verse to the beginning of the next.
6. (music) The notation for the addition of a grace note above then below a given note.

Synonyms

• U-turn (1, 2)

Usage notes

This is the noun. Do not use it for the phrasal verb to turn around.