Synonyms of turn around

Noun


1. reversal, turn around, turning, turn

usage: turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens"

Noun


1. reversal, turn around, turning, turn

usage: time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip

2. turnaround, turnaround time, work time

usage: a decision to reverse an earlier decision

3. reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround, decision making, deciding

usage: an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around

4. turnaround, area

usage: act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip

5. turnaround, turnround, preparation, readying

usage: turning in the opposite direction

Verb


1. swing around, swing about, turn around, turn

usage: turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically; "He turned around to face his opponent"; "My conscience told me to turn around before I made a mistake"

2. turn around, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve dramatically; "The new strategy turned around sales"; "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math"

3. turn around, pick up, better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve significantly; go from bad to good; "Her performance in school picked up"

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