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turnaround

Definition

  • noun: the time it takes someone to receive, deal with, and return something
  • noun: the process of readying a transport vehicle for departure after its arrival
  • often used attributively
  • synonyms: about-face, about-turn, afterthoughts

Examples

  • The company has achieved a remarkable 'turnaround' in the past year.

  • The team needs a big 'turnaround' after their loss last week.

  • The latest news has caused a 'turnaround' in public opinion.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Harvey Dent's uncompromising stand against organized crime had made Gotham a safer place than it was at the time of his death, eight years ago. This city has seen a historic turnaround. No city is without crime, but this city is without organized crime because the Dent Act gave law enforcement (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises