Definition of turn - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
alter courseintr. change directionintr.
- He turned into the alley to avoid the crowd..
2.
positiontr. move something to face a different directiontr.
- He turned the chair to face the window.
3.
rotationintr. move around an axis or centerintr.
- The wheels turn smoothly on the road.
4.
readingtr./intr. navigate through a book or materialtr./intr.
- She turned the pages quickly.
5.
agetr. reach a certain agetr.
- She will turn eighteen next month.
6.
transformationintr. become a different state or conditionintr.
- The leaves turn red in autumn.
7.
supportintr. ask for help or adviceintr.
- He turned to his friend for advice.
8.
topictr./intr. change or cause to change in subjecttr./intr.
- The conversation turned to politics.
9.
healthtr. UK affect with nauseatr. UK
- The smell turned his stomach.
10.
crafttr. TECH. shape by rotating on a lathetr. TECH.
- He turned the wood into a beautiful bowl.
Noun
1.
navigationchange in direction or orientation
- He took a sharp turn to the left..
2.
sequenceopportunity or obligation to do something in sequence
- It's your turn to play the game..
3.
rotationmovement around an axis
- The dancer executed a graceful turn.
4.
leisureUK short walk or excursionUK
- Let's take a turn around the park.
5.
workperiod of work or duty
- He finished his turn at the factory.
6.
changeschange in temperament or circumstance
- Her mood took a sudden turn.
7.
performanceshort theatrical act or routine
- The comedian's turn was hilarious.
8.
musicTECH. musical figure around a noteTECH.
- The piece featured a complex turn.
Expressions with turn
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make a device or machine stop working
Please turn off the computer before leaving.
rotate 180 or 360 degrees
She asked him to turn around and face her.
reduce the volume or brightness of something
Please turn down the music, it's too loud.
cause a device or system to start operating by activating its controls
She turned on the radio to catch the morning news.
used to say someone is next to do something
It’s the turn of Maria to choose the movie.
increase the volume or intensity
Can you turn up the radio a bit?
stay in line until it is your turn
You need to wait your turn at the doctor's office.
complete change in direction or position
The car made a sudden 180-degree turn.
act of kindness or assistance
She did him a good turn by helping with his homework.
lack someone to seek help or support from
In tough times, she had no one to turn to.
one after another in succession
The players entered the field in turn.
acting at an inappropriate time
He apologized for acting out of turn during the event.
change direction or course
We need to take a turn at the next intersection.
wheels begin moving or rotating
The wheels turn as the car starts moving.
move restlessly in bed due to discomfort
I toss and turn all night when I'm stressed.
change direction at a corner
The car will turn a corner at the next street.
point a gun at someone or something
He decided to turn a gun on the intruder.
move to the next page of a book or document
He turned a page to continue reading the thrilling novel..
change from support to opposition
The citizens turned against the new policy.
direct one's gaze or attention from something
She had to turn away from the gruesome scene..
wish to return to a past moment
She wished she could turn back time to fix her mistake.
reject an offer or proposal presented to you
She decided to turn down the offer of a promotion.
change direction to head towards home
After the long day, we turned for home.
change color to green
The traffic light will turn green soon.
Origin of turn
Old English, turnian (to rotate)
Terms with turn included in their meaning
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turn line
indicate the next person to take a turn or participate
transformation
start to be or turn into something
turn over
turn something over quickly or suddenly
become solid
turn into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold
in games
player's turn in a game
rotate
turn around quickly
rotate
turn something around its axis
motion
turn something to make a spiral shape
games
next turn belongs to me in a game or activity
visual search
turn one's eyes in different directions to see something
physical movement
turn one's gaze towards the back
movement
make a rolling motion or turn
technology
turn off a device or light using a switch
turn aside
change direction
game
take a turn in a game
take turns
do or perform in turn repeatedly
gameplay turn
turn at hitting the ball in a game
baseball
take a turn hitting in a game
vehicle part
mechanism that allows a vehicle to turn
directions movement
move or turn slightly toward the right side
body reaction
turn red in the face, often from shyness or embarrassment
electronics control
turn off a device by pressing a button
queue line
move ahead of others in a line without waiting your turn
turning orientation
turn so the front or face is upwards
Examples of turn in a sentence
The ship turned to avoid the iceberg. Please turn the mirror toward the door. She turned the map upside down to read it. The dancer can turn gracefully on one foot. Watch the windmill blades turn in the breeze. Turn to chapter six for the map.
He turned through the magazine while waiting. He will turn thirty next year. I can't believe she's going to turn ten already. The milk will turn sour if left out. He turned pale at the sight of the ghost. When the diagnosis was unclear, she turned to a specialist. You can turn to us for technical support. The debate turned suddenly to housing costs. She turned the discussion toward safety concerns. The rough boat ride turned her stomach. Thinking about the spoiled milk turns my stomach. She turned the metal on the lathe with precision. The artisan turned the clay into a vase. The road had a sudden turn near the bridge. She made a quick turn to avoid the obstacle. She waited patiently for her turn. It's finally my turn to speak. The gymnast's turn was perfectly timed. A sudden turn of the wheel saved them from the crash. We took a turn through the garden in the evening. She suggested a turn by the lake after lunch. Her turn at the cash register lasted four hours. It's my turn to work the night shift. The conversation took an unexpected turn. His life took a positive turn. A magician performed a brilliant turn between songs. Her juggling turn lasted only five minutes. The violinist executed the turn with precision. A quick turn added flair to the melody.
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- French:tourner, virage, ...
- German:abbiegen, Kurve, ...
- Italian:svoltare, svolta, ...
- Spanish:virar, vuelta, ...
- Portuguese:virar, curva, ...
- Chinese:转向, 转弯, ...
- Japanese:曲がる, 曲がり角, ...
- Arabic:انْعَطَفَ, مُنْعَطَف, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְנוֹת, פְּנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:повернуть, поворот, ...
- Ukrainian:повернути, поворот, ...
- Hindi:मुड़ना, मोड़, ...
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