turnaround

American  

[turn-uh-round] / ˈtɜrn əˌraʊnd /

noun

1. the total time consumed in the round trip of a ship, aircraft, vehicle, etc.

2. turnabout.

3. change of allegiance, opinion, mood, policy, etc.

4. a place or area having sufficient room for a vehicle to turn around.

5. the time required between receiving and finishing or processing work or materials.

6. Commerce.

   1. a reversal, as in business sales, especially from loss to profit.

   2. the time between the making of an investment and receiving a return.

7. Aviation. the elapsed time between an aircraft's arrival at an airfield terminal and its departure.

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turnaround British  

/ ˈtɜːnəˌraʊnd /

noun

1. 1. the act or process in which a ship, aircraft, etc, unloads passengers and freight at the end of a trip and reloads for the next trip

   2. the time taken for this

2. the total time taken by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle in a round trip

3. a complete reversal of a situation or set of circumstances

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Etymology

Origin of turnaround

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

Example Sentences

The problem is that—thanks in part to Niccol’s reputation as a turnaround savant—the shares already price in a successful recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We sat down and talked to him about it, and just coming off the surgery, coming off the year he had, pitching through October, just the quick turnaround,” Friedman said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The turnaround in Norwegian is much more manageable in a demand environment that remains largely supportive,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal

While it’s uncommon for activists to take over a board as Starboard is proposing, its takeover of Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants’ board began a turnaround for the stock.

From Barron's

CEO Jeff Harmening said Tuesday that the the turnaround is taking a longer time and has cost more than previously anticipated.

From Barron's

Related Words

• U-turn
• turnabout