turnaround time
nounUK /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd taɪm/
US /ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd taɪm/
The time it takes to finish something and give it back.
The pizza shop has a turnaround time of twenty minutes.
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2. The time a plane needs to be cleaned and refueled before its next flight.
The crew worked fast to keep the plane's turnaround time short.
3. The time between asking for something and getting it back.
Please reply within a turnaround time of two days.
4. The time a company takes to make and send a product.
The factory cut its turnaround time by using new machines.