turnaround
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈtɜrnəˌraʊnd/
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recuperación
- With the benefit of hindsight, the year 1995 stands out as the beginning of Canada's historic turnaround.
- a remarkable turnaround
- a quick turnaround
- a dramatic turnaround
Examples
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What a turnaround from last week, when Papale could do nothing right.
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I believe the Bears will have a turnaround and be strong for the playoffs.
Blog text (4) -
You were the key to our turnaround, kid.
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What an amazing turnaround story.
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This city has seen a historic turnaround.
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We finished 8-3, which was a nice turnaround from 2-8 the year before.
Blog text (14) -
How can we forget the extreme economic turnaround that Reagan brought in the early eighties?
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My publishers were amazed at the turnaround, saying it was almost unheard of.
Blog text (20) -
Since 2003, the city has seen some turnaround in financial stability, cleanliness, and crime prevention.
Academic text (2009) -
The company's strategic changes resulted in a remarkable turnaround in profits this quarter.
Synonyms
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3.7
A moment when an important event changes what happens next
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4.0
A rise in business activity, often in the economy
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3.6
A change that makes a situation better
Antonyms
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5.9
A slow change when something like a building or a person's health becomes worse
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Etymology
Turnaround comes from turn ('to change direction') and around ('back' or 'to the other side'). Used for businesses or teams, it means a change of direction that leads to better results, so a turnaround is a sudden improvement in performance.