turnaround
noun/ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/
/ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd/
(British English also turnround)
[usually singular]- the amount of time it takes to unload a ship or plane at the end of one journey and load it again for the next one
- Budget airlines rely on very fast turnaround times.
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- turnaround (between A and B) the amount of time it takes to do a piece of work that you have been given and return it
- Customers want a quick turnaround between order and delivery.
- a situation in which something changes from bad to good
- a turnaround in the economy
- a complete change in somebody’s opinion, behaviour, etc.
- They remain suspicious about the government’s turnaround on education policy.
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