turn around

turn around (http://definr.com/turn around)

     n : turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal
         of the image in the lens" [syn: reversal]
     v 1: turn abruptly and face the other way; also metaphorically:
          "He turned around to face his opponent"; "My conscience
          told me to turn around before I made a mistake" [syn: {swing
          around}, swing about]
     2: cause to get better; "The new stategy turned around sales";
        "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math"
     3: get better; "Her performance in school picked up" [syn: {pick
        up}]