Turn around
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To improve or reverse a failing situation
Example sentence
The new CEO managed to turn around the failing company.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: turn around + situation (noun)
turn around a business
turn around a bad season
turn around a career
turn around the economy
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
They turned the company around within two years. ✅ (Correct)
They turned around the company within two years. ✅ (Correct)
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To physically turn (or turn something) to face the opposite direction
Example sentence
She turned around when she heard her name.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: turn around / turn + object + around
turn around quickly
turn around to face someone
turn the chair around
turn the car around
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
He turned the chair around to face the window. ✅ (Correct)
He turned around the chair to face the window. ✅ (Correct)