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to turn around
[phrase form: turn]
01
etwas umdrehen, etwas wenden
to cause a significant and positive change in something
Transitive: to turn around an activity or business
Example
She turned around her academic performance with dedicated study habits.
The athlete turned around his performance with intensive training.
The manager turned the store around with a customer-focused approach.
02
(sich) umdrehen
to change your position so as to face another direction
Intransitive
Example
She asked him to turn around so she could fix the tag on his shirt.
When he heard his name, he turned around.
When I entered the room, everyone turned around to look at me.
03
sich wenden, sich umkehren
to achieve surprising success or improvement through a significant and positive change
Intransitive
Example
The business started to turn around after implementing new marketing techniques.
The project started to turn around as team members embraced a more collaborative approach.
Despite early struggles, the rookie player's season began to turn around with notable improvements.
04
umdrehen, wenden
to cause something to face the opposite or a different direction
Transitive: to turn around sth
Example
As the ship approached the dock, the captain instructed the crew to turn the vessel around for a smooth docking process.
The gardener decided to turn around the potted plants to ensure that each side received equal sunlight.
The interior designer suggested turning around the couch to provide a better view of the room's focal point.
05
die Wende bringen, umkehren
to change the expected outcome, especially in a game or situation, and make it go in a different direction
Transitive: to turn around an expected outcome
Example
The innovative playcalling turned the football game around in the fourth quarter.
A last-minute decision turned the business deal around for both parties.
A sudden change in consumer preferences turned the product launch around for the better.
06
verwirren, durcheinander bringen
to cause someone to feel confused or lost
Transitive: to turn around sb
Example
The intricate dance routine turned the performers around, causing momentary disarray.
The contradictory statements turned the listeners around, generating uncertainty.
The unexpected twist in the plot turned the readers around, questioning their assumptions.
07
herstellen, produzieren
to produce something whether it be an idea, product, or result
Transitive: to turn around a product
Example
The company turned around a high volume of custom apparel orders.
The workshop turned around a massive order of handmade pottery.
The manufacturer turned around a consistent supply of medical equipment.
08
umkehren, verändern
to change the original meaning or purpose of something
Transitive: to turn around sth
Example
Turn the feedback around to emphasize constructive points.
The marketing team turned the product's image around with a rebranding effort.
She skillfully turned the criticism around to highlight positive aspects.
Turn around
01
Wende, Umdrehung
turning in an opposite direction or position
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