turnaround
noun
Simple meaning
Turning in the opposite direction.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
turnerowndSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɝnɚaʊnd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Turning in the opposite direction
The act of turning to face in the other direction.
The carrying out of a task; the time required to carry it out.
A turnabout; a reversal of circumstances.
A reversal of policy.
The scheduled shutdown of an industrial plant, such as an oil rig, for maintenance and testing.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: Turning in the opposite direction
Used this way, turnaround is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use turnaround
- “The quick turnaround time for the project impressed the clients.”noun
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