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to turn around
/ˈtɝn əˈraʊnd/
/ˈtɜːn əˈraʊnd/
turn roundto turn around
[phrase form: turn]
01
to cause a significant and positive change in something
Transitive: to turn around an activity or business
Examples
She turned around her academic performance with dedicated study habits.
The athlete turned around his performance with intensive training.
02
to change your position so as to face another direction
Intransitive
Examples
She asked him to turn around so she could fix the tag on his shirt.
When he heard his name, he turned around.
03
to achieve surprising success or improvement through a significant and positive change
Intransitive
Examples
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.
04
to cause something to face the opposite or a different direction
Transitive: to turn around sth
Examples
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.
05
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
Examples
The innovative playcalling turned the football game around in the fourth quarter.
A last-minute decision turned the business deal around for both parties.
06
to cause someone to feel confused or lost
Transitive: to turn around sb
Examples
The intricate dance routine turned the performers around, causing momentary disarray.
The contradictory statements turned the listeners around, generating uncertainty.
07
to produce something whether it be an idea, product, or result
Transitive: to turn around a product
Examples
The company turned around a high volume of custom apparel orders.
The workshop turned around a massive order of handmade pottery.
08
to change the original meaning or purpose of something
Transitive: to turn around sth
Examples
Turn the feedback around to emphasize constructive points.
The marketing team turned the product's image around with a rebranding effort.
Turn around
01
turning in an opposite direction or position
