Turn around
verb
To change direction and face the opposite way.
John turned around to check if anyone was following him.
verb
To change for the better or to improve.
The new CEO turned the company around in just a few months.
Often appears as...
- turn one's life around
- turn the business around
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To rotate or revolve.
The globe turns around on its axis.
verb
To reconsider something or change one's opinion.
He turned around on his decision after thinking about it more.
Often appears as...
- turn around on a decision
- turn one's opinion around
phrasal verb
To deal with something quickly or to accomplish something in a short time.
She turned around the task in half the expected time.
Often appears as...
- turn around a task
- turn around a project
verb
To change direction and face the opposite way.
John turned around to check if anyone was following him.
verb
To change for the better or to improve.
The new CEO turned the company around in just a few months.
Often appears as...
- turn one's life around
- turn the business around
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To rotate or revolve.
The globe turns around on its axis.
verb
To reconsider something or change one's opinion.
He turned around on his decision after thinking about it more.
Often appears as...
- turn around on a decision
- turn one's opinion around
phrasal verb
To deal with something quickly or to accomplish something in a short time.
She turned around the task in half the expected time.
Often appears as...
- turn around a task
- turn around a project
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Motion
Used when someone actually moves their body to face the opposite way.
At the sound, Emily turned around quickly.
Pro Tip 2/2Surprise Element
Can emphasize a sudden or unexpected action in response to something.
The noise made her turn around in shock.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Motion
Used when someone actually moves their body to face the opposite way.
At the sound, Emily turned around quickly.
Pro Tip 2/2Surprise Element
Can emphasize a sudden or unexpected action in response to something.
The noise made her turn around in shock.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Motion
Used when someone actually moves their body to face the opposite way.
At the sound, Emily turned around quickly.
Pro Tip 2/2Surprise Element
Can emphasize a sudden or unexpected action in response to something.
The noise made her turn around in shock.
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