turn around meaning and definition

TURN AROUND noun

Definition of turn around (noun)

1. turning in an opposite direction or position
   • "the reversal of the image in the lens"
   • synonyms: reversal

TURN AROUND verb

Definition of turn around (verb)

1. turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
   • "He turned around to face his opponent"; "My conscience told me to turn around before I made a mistake"
   • synonyms: swing about, swing around
2. improve dramatically
   • "The new strategy turned around sales"; "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math"
3. improve significantly; go from bad to good
   • "Her performance in school picked up"
   • synonyms: pick up