turnaround

turn·a·round

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [turn-uh-round]
- /ˈtɜrn əˌraʊnd/
- /ˈtɜːn.ə.raʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [turn-uh-round]
- /ˈtɜrn əˌraʊnd/

Definitions of turnaround word

noun turnaround the total time consumed in the round trip of a ship, aircraft, vehicle, etc. 1
abbreviation TURNAROUND turnabout. 1
noun turnaround change of allegiance, opinion, mood, policy, etc. 1
noun turnaround a place or area having sufficient room for a vehicle to turn around. 1
noun turnaround the time required between receiving and finishing or processing work or materials. 1
noun turnaround Commerce. a reversal, as in business sales, especially from loss to profit. the time between the making of an investment and receiving a return. 1

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Origin of turnaround

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; noun use of verb phrase turn around

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Parts of speech for Turnaround

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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turnaround popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for turnaround

noun turnaround

about-face — An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.
change of heart — a profound change of outlook, opinion, etc
change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
flip-flop — Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
midcourse correction — a navigational correction made in the course of a ship, airplane, rocket, or space vehicle at some point between the beginning and end of the journey.

All 9 Synonyms of turnaround