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to turn around
[phrase form: turn]
01
transformer, reprendre en main, remettre sur pied
to cause a significant and positive change in something
Transitive: to turn around an activity or business
Exemples
The athlete turned around his performance with intensive training.
L'athlète a retourné sa performance avec un entraînement intensif.
02
tourner
to change your position so as to face another direction
Intransitive
Exemples
When he heard his name, he turned around.
Quand il a entendu son nom, il s'est retourné.
03
se retourner, se redresser
to achieve surprising success or improvement through a significant and positive change
Intransitive
Exemples
The project started to turn around as team members embraced a more collaborative approach.
Le projet a commencé à prendre un tournant positif alors que les membres de l'équipe ont adopté une approche plus collaborative.
04
faire demi-tour, retourner
to cause something to face the opposite or a different direction
Transitive: to turn around sth
Exemples
The gardener decided to turn around the potted plants to ensure that each side received equal sunlight.
Le jardinier a décidé de tourner les plantes en pot pour s'assurer que chaque côté reçoive une quantité égale de lumière du soleil.
05
renverser la situation, changer le cours du jeu
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
Exemples
A last-minute decision turned the business deal around for both parties.
Une décision de dernière minute a fait volte-face à l'affaire pour les deux parties.
06
désorienter, embrouiller
to cause someone to feel confused or lost
Transitive: to turn around sb
Exemples
The contradictory statements turned the listeners around, generating uncertainty.
Les déclarations contradictoires ont désorienté les auditeurs, générant de l'incertitude.
07
produire, réaliser
to produce something whether it be an idea, product, or result
Transitive: to turn around a product
Exemples
The workshop turned around a massive order of handmade pottery.
L'atelier a produit une commande massive de poteries faites à la main.
08
retourner, transformer
to change the original meaning or purpose of something
Transitive: to turn around sth
Exemples
The marketing team turned the product's image around with a rebranding effort.
L'équipe marketing a changé l'image du produit grâce à un effort de rebranding.
Turn around
01
demi-tour, retournement
turning in an opposite direction or position
