The meaning of Turn-around

collocation

Turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically

phrasal verb

Move so as to face in the opposite direction.

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Also british

phrasal verb

Prepare a ship or aircraft for its return journey.

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Cleanliness also shortens the time it takes to turn a ship round

phrasal verb

Reverse the previously poor performance of an organization and make it successful.

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The combination of skills and commitment in a workforce can turn a company round

phrasal verb

To cause a situation or organization to change in a positive direction

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They were losing badly but they turned things around in the second half of the game.

phrasal verb

To change a plan, business, or system that is unsuccessful and make it successful

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He was hired by the government to help turn around the failing high-street bank., the company pledg…