turnaround

• Nom désignant le processus de finition d'une tâche, de préparation de quelque chose pour une nouvelle utilisation ou de renversement d'une décision ; souvent utilisé dans les contextes de livraison, d'aviation et d'affaires.

A noun referring to the process of completing a task, preparing something for reuse, or reversing a decision; commonly used in contexts like shipping, aviation, and business.

1. Preparation time for a return tripB2formal

   The time required to prepare a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for its next journey after arriving.

   Temps de préparation au départ / délai de rotation

   • The airline aims to reduce turnaround time to 30 minutes.
   • The ship's turnaround in the port took less than a day.
   • Efficient turnaround is crucial for maintaining flight schedules.

   Synonymesturnaboutturnround

2. Reversal of a decisionB2formal

   A complete change of opinion or decision, often reversing a previous one.

   Revirement

   • The company's turnaround on the merger surprised everyone.
   • His turnaround on the issue was unexpected but welcome.
   • The government announced a policy turnaround after public protests.

   Synonymesabout-faceflip-flopreversalu-turnvolte-face

   Antonymescontinuationpersistencestabilitysteadfastness

3. Area for turning a vehicleB1formal

   A space large enough for a vehicle to change direction or turn around.

   Aire de retournement

   • The driveway has a turnaround at the end for cars.
   • The bus needs a turnaround to head back to the city.
   • They built a turnaround at the dead end for trucks.

   Antonymesthoroughfarethroughway

4. B2formal

   The act or process of unloading and loading a vessel or aircraft, including servicing, for a return trip.

   rotation (d'un avion ou d'un navire)

   • The turnaround of the cargo ship was completed in record time.
   • Efficient turnaround operations are vital for airport logistics.
   • The crew worked quickly to finish the turnaround of the aircraft.

   Synonymesturnround

5. Turning in the opposite directionB1formal

   The act of turning something or someone to face the opposite direction.

   demi-tour

   • The dancer performed a quick turnaround on stage.
   • The car made a sharp turnaround in the narrow street.
   • His sudden turnaround in the race surprised the spectators.

   Synonymesabout turnabout-facereversalturnaboutu-turn