turn around

Noun
  1. Turning in an opposite direction or position (synset 107425760)
    "the reversal of the image in the lens"
    is a type of: turn, turning - a movement in a new direction
    same as: reversal
Verb
  1. Turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically (synset 201882942)
    "He turned around to face his opponent"; "My conscience told me to turn around before I made a mistake"
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    same as: swing about, swing around
  2. Improve dramatically (synset 200207205)
    "The new strategy turned around sales"; "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math"
    is a type of: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate - to make better
  3. Improve significantly;
    Go from bad to good (synset 200206006)
    "Her performance in school picked up"
    is a type of: ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate - get better
    same as: pick up

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