to turn around
Third Person
turns around
Present Participle
turning around
Past Tense
turned around
Past Participle
turned around
1
to cause a significant and positive change in something
transitive
- She turned around her academic performance with dedicated study habits.
- The athlete turned around his performance with intensive training.
- The manager turned the store around with a customer-focused approach.
- The new CEO turned the company around by implementing cost-saving measures.
Synonyms:
2
to change your position so as to face another direction
- She asked him to turn around so she could fix the tag on his shirt.
- When he heard his name, he turned around.
- When I entered the room, everyone turned around to look at me.
- He had to turn around and go back home because he forgot his wallet.
- Turn around and walk the other way to find the exit.
Synonyms:
3
to achieve surprising success or improvement through a significant and positive change
- 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.
- Despite early struggles, the rookie player's season began to turn around with notable improvements.
- With increased public support, the political campaign started to turn around.
4
to cause something to face the opposite or a different direction
transitive
- 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.
- The interior designer suggested turning around the couch to provide a better view of the room's focal point.
- With a gentle push, he turned the signboard around to display the store's opening hours.
5
to change the expected outcome, especially in a game or situation, and make it go in a different direction
transitive
- The innovative playcalling turned the football game around in the fourth quarter.
- A last-minute decision turned the business deal around for both parties.
- A sudden change in consumer preferences turned the product launch around for the better.
- An unforeseen event turned the stock market around in a positive direction.
- The sudden change in weather conditions turned the golf tournament around.
6
to cause someone to feel confused or lost
transitive
- The intricate dance routine turned the performers around, causing momentary disarray.
- The contradictory statements turned the listeners around, generating uncertainty.
- The unexpected twist in the plot turned the readers around, questioning their assumptions.
- The misleading information turned customers around, leaving them uncertain.
- The unexpected question turned the interviewee around, causing hesitation.
7
to produce something whether it be an idea, product, or result
transitive
- The company turned around a high volume of custom apparel orders.
- The workshop turned around a massive order of handmade pottery.
- The manufacturer turned around a consistent supply of medical equipment.
- The factory turned around 1,000 units of the new product for the market launch.
- Despite challenges, the team turned around a substantial quantity of merchandise.
8
to change the original meaning or purpose of something
transitive
- Turn the feedback around to emphasize constructive points.
- The marketing team turned the product's image around with a rebranding effort.
- She skillfully turned the criticism around to highlight positive aspects.
- The company decided to turn around its marketing strategy to target a younger demographic.