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Meaning of turnaround

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

turnaround

noun

Definitions

  1. (sometimes derogatory) An emigrant heading west on the Oregon Trail who gave up and turned back to the east.

  2. A section of honeycomb that is unfinished and returned to the hive.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of turning to face in the other direction.

    Example: The basketball player made a turnaround jump shot

  2. A reversal of policy.

  3. The time required to carry out a task.

    Example: They tried to reduce their turnaround on incoming paperwork.

  4. A turnabout; a reversal of circumstances.