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Turnaround

ELI5

A way for a project to leave one company and be set up elsewhere under negotiated conditions.

Used in conversation

“The agreement should state turnaround clearly.”

Definition

A mechanism allowing a project to leave one company and be set up elsewhere under negotiated conditions.

Here “Turnaround” means: A mechanism allowing a project to leave one company and be set up elsewhere under negotiated conditions. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains who controls, pays for, approves, exploits or bears risk around a project.

Caution

Meaning and consequences may change by contract, collective agreement, territory or law. This entry is orientation, not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Turnaround timeThe search label “Turnaround” can route to both entries.
  • ReversalThe search label “Turnaround” can route to both entries.
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