turnaroundturn‧a‧round /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd $ ˈtɜːrn-/ (also turnround British English) noun [singular] 
The average turnaround for a passport application is six working days. We must reduce costs and shorten turnaround times.2a complete change from a bad situation to a good oneturnaround in the remarkable turnaround in our economy → turn around at turn13a turnabout
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Jenkins is confident the company will make a major turnaround this year.
- The expected turnaround in the beer industry has, for various reasons, not yet occurred.
- The team's dramatic turnaround is attributed to their new coach Bill Snyder.
- Having worked hard to build openness, ownership, and commitment, the Frangos team knew this decision would kill any turnaround.
- Monorail does the upgrades itself, paying for Federal Express shipping both ways and guaranteeing a four-to six-day turnaround.
- Patrick had briefed him on the reasons for their sudden turnaround in Bucharest and the dash back to the Channel.
- Reyna used a tricky turnaround move to elude the only defender before firing from 8 yards into the empty goal.
- The turnaround in the current balance was heroic, from - 25 percent of total payments to +6.0 percent.
- The last row of Table 16-1 shows the turnaround in total spending since 1984.
Longman Language Activatorwhen things change
· There have been so many changes around here lately that I'm not sure what's happening any more.· A lot of people are frightened of change.change in · There was a sudden change in the weather.· House plants are often sensitive to changes in temperature.· The delay was the result of a change in the way that we administer the grants.social/economic/political etc change · 1989 was a year of great political change in eastern Europe.big change/major change · There have been big changes in the way languages are taught in schools.a change for the better/worse · For most ordinary workers, the new tax laws represent a change for the worse.
a change in something, especially one that has happened gradually or naturally: · The relationship between the United States and China has altered in recent years.alteration in: · She noticed the alteration in his looks and manner.· Max walked past her, without acknowledging her presence by the slightest alteration in his expression.
also turnround British a complete change from a bad economic situation to a good one, or a change from failing to succeeding: · BRITCON's turnround has been achieved by drastic reductions in manpower.· The team's dramatic turnaround is attributed to their new coach Bill Snyder.turnaround in: · The expected turnaround in the beer industry has, for various reasons, not yet occurred.
a big change in your life or in the way things are organized, especially when this causes problems and anxiety: · Moving to a different school can be a big upheaval for young children.political/social/economic etc upheaval: · The company managed to survive the economic upheavals of the last 20 years.emotional upheaval: · Changing jobs can be an exciting challenge, but it can also be a time of great emotional upheaval.
a complete change in the way of doing things or thinking, because of new ideas or methods: · They argue that our schools are failing our children, and that the education system needs a revolution.revolution in: · Einstein's General Theory of Relativity started a revolution in scientific thinking.scientific/technological/social etc revolution: · The 1970s saw the beginnings of a new technological revolution, based on microelectronics.
a complete change in something or someone, especially so that there is a great improvement: transformation of: · The transformation of the Inner Harbor included new office buildings, and a marketplace of small shops and food stalls.transformation from something to something: · Her friends and neighbors watched her transformation from shy local girl to famous movie actress.transformation in: · The last great overall transformation in American business took place between 1890 and 1910, when the modern corporation was forged.transformation into: · Today, spruced-up Times Square is in the midst of a surprising transformation into a family-oriented entertainment center. undergo a transformation: · It is rare for a person to undergo a dramatic transformation in his political thinking, but it does happen.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We must reduce costs and shorten turnaround times.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
1the time it takes to receive something, deal with it and send it back, especially on a plane, ship etc: We must reduce costs and shorten turnaround times.· Other methods of monitoring response and turnaround times are therefore needed.
The average turnaround for a passport application is six working days. We must reduce costs and shorten turnaround times.2a complete change from a bad situation to a good oneturnaround in the remarkable turnaround in our economy → turn around at turn13a turnabout