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English

Noun
turnaround

1. The act of turning to face in the other direction.
2. A reversal of policy.
3. The time required to carry out a task.

#: They tried to reduce their turnaround on incoming paperwork.

1. music A cadence linking the end of a verse to the beginning of the next.
2. music The notation for the addition of a grace note above then below a given note.

Synonyms
U-turn (1, 2)

See also
turn, turnover

Usage notes
This is the noun. Do not use it for the phrasal verb to turn around.

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