turn-around
Complete course correction
A turn-around is a reversal or recovery—a shift from one direction or condition to another.
A business experiencing losses may achieve a turn-around and become profitable.
The term also refers to the time needed to complete a process and return results: What's the turn-around on these lab tests?
Also spelled turnaround.
Full directional reversal
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- backtrackingReversing to find alternatives
- retractionFormal withdrawal of statement
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
volte-face · rethink · pivot · backpedal · undoing · overturning · annulment · repeal
Return after dormancy
- revivalReturn after decline
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- reboundReturn after deflection
- bouncebackRecovery from adversity
redemption · restoration · renewal · upswing · improvement · rally · triumph · success
Rearranging an existing framework
- transformationThorough change in form
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
repositioning · rebranding · reorganization · cost-cutting · profitability · efficiency · rescue · bailout
Going in opposite direction
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- rotationTurning on an axis
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
- cul-de-sacStreet closed at end
driveway · intersection · cramped · clearance · radius · navigation
Conveyance of goods
- completionAct of finishing
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- quickMoving with speed
fast · rapid · overnight · same-day · expedited · delay · bottleneck · workflow
about-face
Full directional reversal
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- backtrackingReversing to find alternatives
- retractionFormal withdrawal of statement
reconsideration · volte-face · rethink · pivot · backpedal · undoing · overturning · annulment · repeal · recantation
resurgence
Return after dormancy
bounceback · redemption · restoration · renewal · upswing · improvement · rally · triumph · success · reclamation
restructuring
Rearranging an existing framework
- transformationThorough change in form
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
revitalization · repositioning · rebranding · reorganization · cost-cutting · profitability · efficiency · rescue · bailout
reversing
Going in opposite direction
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- rotationTurning on an axis
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
cul-de-sac · driveway · intersection · cramped · clearance · radius · navigation
delivery
Conveyance of goods
- completionAct of finishing
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- efficiencyProductive without waste
quick · fast · rapid · overnight · same-day · expedited · delay · bottleneck · workflow · scheduling
turn-aroundcontinue
Go on without stopping
stay the course · keep going · press on · proceed · carry on
turn-arounddecline
Decrease or refuse
deterioration · downfall · collapse · downward spiral · worsening