What is the meaning of turn around?

noun

  • Turning in an opposite direction or position.
    • usage: "the reversal of the image in the lens"

verb

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