turnaround

tur·na·round

UK/ˈtɜːnəˌɹaʊnd/ US/ˈtɜɹnəˌɹaʊnd/ uncommon us

noun

1.

time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip

Synonyms

turnaround time

2.

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

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3.

an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around

4.

act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip

Synonyms

turnround

5.

turning in the opposite direction

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Origin

Deverbal from turn around.

Phrases

turnaround artist
turnaround time

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Grammar

noun
singular	turnaround
plural	turnarounds
alternative	turnround, turn-around, turn around

Nearby words

turmeric root turmoil turn turn-on turnabout turnaround time turncoat turncock turndown turned

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