TURNAROUND


Meaning of TURNAROUND in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is a complete change in opinion, attitude, or method.

I have personally never done such a complete ~ in my opinion of a person...

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2.

A ~ is a sudden improvement, especially in the success of a business or a country’s economy.

The deal marks a ~ in the fortunes of South Wales Electricity...

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3.

The ~ or ~ time of a task, for example the unloading of an aircraft or ship, is the amount of time that it takes.

It is possible to produce a result within 34 hours but the standard ~ is 12 days...

The agency should reduce ~ time by 11 per cent.

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