turn around

(noun) turning in an opposite direction or position. Synonyms: reversal, turn around. Example: "The reversal of the image in the lens."

(noun) time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip. Synonyms: turnaround, turnaround time.

(noun) a decision to reverse an earlier decision. Synonyms: reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround.

(noun) an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around. Synonyms: turnaround.

(noun) act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip. Synonyms: turnaround, turnround.

(noun) turning in the opposite direction. Synonyms: reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround.

(verb) turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically. Synonyms: swing around, swing about, turn around. Examples: "He turned around to face his opponent." "My conscience told me to turn around before i made a mistake."

(verb) improve dramatically. Synonyms: turn around. Examples: "The new strategy turned around sales." "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math."

(verb) improve significantly; go from bad to good. Synonyms: turn around, pick up. Example: "Her performance in school picked up."