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quick turnaround

[/kwɪk ˈtɜrnəraʊnd/]
nounpl: quick turnarounds
retorno rápido; conclusão rápida
1. A fast completion or resolution of a task, project, or service
We need a quick turnaround on this report by Friday.
Precisamos de um retorno rápido neste relatório até sexta-feira.
2. Rapid aircraft or ship loading and unloading to prepare for the next journey
The airline achieved a quick turnaround of 45 minutes between flights.
A companhia aérea conseguiu um retorno rápido de 45 minutos entre voos.
3. A sudden reversal in business performance or circumstances
The company experienced a quick turnaround after implementing new strategies.
A empresa experimentou uma reviravolta rápida após implementar novas estratégias.
NYC Slang
quick flip; rapid turnaround
Synonyms
fast turnaroundrapid completionswift resolutionspeedy turnaround
Antonyms
slow turnaroundlengthy processdelayed completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retorno rápido; conclusão rápida
Most commonly used in business and logistics contexts
São Paulo
turnaround rápido
Often uses English term with Portuguese pronunciation in business settings
Rio de Janeiro
reviravolta rápida
Preferred for business recovery or turnaround scenarios
Portugal
execução rápida; resposta ágil
Less commonly uses the English term; prefers native Portuguese expressions

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn things around quickly
get the ball rolling fast
fast-track project
expedited service
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