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turnaroundthe time needed for something to be dealt with and returned

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the time needed for something to be dealt with and returned

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd/

Example Sentences

  • My diet had such a dramatic turnaround that even my pizza started avoiding me.
  • The project turnaround was so fast, I'm still dizzy from the speed.
  • We need a 24-hour turnaround for this urgent report.

turnaround

NOUN

[/ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd/]

the time needed for something to be dealt with and returned

a mechanic hands car keys back to a waiting customer while pointing to the freshly repaired car behind them. The customer reaches out eagerly to receive the keys with a relieved expression. Earlier that morning, the same customer had dropped off the broken-down car with a worried face. Now the car sits gleaming with its hood closed and engine running smoothly. Other customers wait nearby checking their watches while mechanics work on their vehicles.  the time needed for something to be dealt with and returned
💡 Concept

a mechanic hands car keys back to a waiting customer while pointing to the freshly repaired car behind them. The customer reaches out eagerly to receive the keys with a relieved expression. Earlier that morning, the same customer had dropped off the broken-down car with a worried face. Now the car sits gleaming with its hood closed and engine running smoothly. Other customers wait nearby checking their watches while mechanics work on their vehicles. the time needed for something to be dealt with and returned

Evidence found, urgent calls sound - quick turnaround!
🎵 Rhyme

Evidence found, urgent calls sound - quick turnaround!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/

🌳Etymology

Rootturn
Suffix-around

🎵Rhyme

aroundgroundsoundfound
around
ground
sound
found

🔗Collocations

quick turnaround
turnaround time
financial turnaround
business turnaround
complete turnaround
dramatic turnaround

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My diet had such a dramatic turnaround that even my pizza started avoiding me.

😄 Fun example

The project turnaround was so fast, I'm still dizzy from the speed.

We need a 24-hour turnaround for this urgent report.

The company's turnaround strategy saved thousands of jobs.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

recoverytransformationreversalcomebackrevival

Antonyms

declinedeteriorationsetback

Related

turnaroundrotatereversechange

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