Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
The act of turning to face in the other direction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: U-turn
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A reversal of policy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: U-turn
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The carrying out of a task; the time required to carry it out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A turnabout; a reversal of circumstances.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A series of sketches of a character as seen from different angles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: art, arts
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A cadence linking the end of a verse to the beginning of the next.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The notation for the addition of a grace note above then below a given note.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Synonym of goback.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, historical, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: goback
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The scheduled shutdown of an industrial plant, such as an oil rig, for maintenance and testing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Preparations for takeoff, such as loading and servicing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The relaying of a satellite signal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: broadcasting, media
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
turning in the opposite direction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change of direction, reorientation
Narrower terms: about-face, about turn, u-turn
noun
act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: turnround
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: preparation, readying
noun
an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: area
noun
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: decision making, deciding
Narrower terms: reconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink
noun
time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: turnaround time
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: work time
History
Deverbal from turn around.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
