turn around Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun turning in an opposite direction or position
   reversal.
   
   • the reversal of the image in the lens
2. verb turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
   swing about; swing around.
   
   • He turned around to face his opponent
   • My conscience told me to turn around before I made a mistake
3. verb improve dramatically
   
   • The new strategy turned around sales
   • The tutor turned around my son's performance in math
4. verb improve significantly; go from bad to good
   pick up.
   
   • Her performance in school picked up

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