turnaround

== English == === Alternative forms === turn-around, turn around, turnround === Etymology === Deverbal from turn around. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɜːnəˌɹaʊnd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɜɹnəˌɹaʊnd/ === Noun === turnaround (countable and uncountable, plural turnarounds) The act of turning to face in the other direction. Synonym: U-turn A reversal of policy. Synonym: U-turn The carrying out of a task; the time required to carry it out. A turnabout; a reversal of circumstances. (art) A series of sketches of a character as seen from different angles. (music) A cadence linking the end of a verse to the beginning of the next. (music) The notation for the addition of a grace note above then below a given note. (US, historical) Synonym of goback. The scheduled shutdown of an industrial plant, such as an oil rig, for maintenance and testing. (film) A contractual provision by which, if the studio elects to abandon a film project, the producer has a limited period in which to sell it elsewhere. (aviation, aerospace) Preparations for takeoff, such as loading and servicing. (broadcasting) The relaying of a satellite signal. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====