n.
Pronunciation: - ˌ rau ̇ nd
Function: noun
Date: 1926
1 a : the process of readying a transport vehicle for departure after its arrival also : the time spent in this process <a quick turnaround between flights> b : the action of receiving, processing, and returning something <24-hour turnaround time on most orders>
2 : a space permitting the turning around of a vehicle
3 a : TURNABOUT 2A <a corporate turnaround > b : TURNABOUT 2B
4 : a jump shot by a player facing away from the basket who turns toward the basket while shooting ― often used attributively <a turnaround jumper>