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, either physically or
          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}]