turnaround

所要時間、処理時間

仕事を終える、または使える状態にして返すまでに必要な時間。

やさしい英語で： The time needed to finish a job or return something ready for use.

• We offer a two-day turnaround.
• Can you improve the turnaround time?
• Repairs require a longer turnaround in winter.

類義語： processing time

よく使う表現： turnaround time, quick turnaround, fast turnaround

好転、逆転

状況が大きく変わること。多くは失敗から成功への変化。

やさしい英語で： A major change in a situation, often from failure to success.

• The company achieved a remarkable turnaround.
• Her goal started the team’s turnaround.
• Sales rose sharply after the turnaround.

類義語： reversal, turnabout

よく使う表現： dramatic turnaround, business turnaround

方針転換

方針や決定を、それまでとは正反対のものに変えること。

やさしい英語で： A change to a policy or decision that makes it the opposite of what it was.

• The government announced a policy turnaround.
• Her decision marked a complete turnaround on taxes.
• This turnaround surprised the party’s supporters.

類義語： reversal, U-turn

よく使う表現： policy turnaround, complete turnaround

方向転換

人や物が回って、反対の方向を向く動き。

やさしい英語で： A movement in which someone or something turns to face the opposite direction.

• He made a quick turnaround.
• Her turnaround jump shot won the game.
• The dancer finished with a smooth turnaround.

類義語： turn, turnabout

よく使う表現： quick turnaround, turnaround jump shot