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Definition of 'turn around'

Noun

  1. turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens"
       Synonyms: reversal

Verb

  1. turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically; "He turned around to face his opponent"; "My conscience told me to turn around before I made a mistake"
       Synonyms: swing around swing about
  2. cause to get better; "The new strategy turned around sales"; "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math"
  3. get better; "Her performance in school picked up"
       Synonyms: pick up


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