turn
turn /ˈtɝːn/
noun
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(
)
A circular segment of a curve
(
twist
, bend
, crook
, turn
)
a circular segment of a curve
A bend in the road
a bend in the road
A crook in the path
a crook in the path
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()
The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
(
turning
, turn
)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
He took a turn to the right
he took a turn to the right
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()
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
(
play
, turn
)
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
It is my turn
it is my turn
It is still my play
it is still my play
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()
An unforeseen development
(
turn of events
, turn
, twist
)
an unforeseen development
Events suddenly took an awkward turn
events suddenly took an awkward turn
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()
Turning or twisting around (in place)
(
twist
, turn
)
turning or twisting around (in place)
With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room
with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room
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()
The act of turning away or in the opposite direction
(
turn
)
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
He made an abrupt turn away from her
he made an abrupt turn away from her
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()
A movement in a new direction
(
turning
, turn
)
a movement in a new direction
The turning of the wind
the turning of the wind
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Taking a short walk out and back
(
turn
)
taking a short walk out and back
We took a turn in the park
we took a turn in the park
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A favor for someone
(
good turn
, turn
)
a favor for someone
He did me a good turn
he did me a good turn
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A short performance that is part of a longer program
(
bit
, turn
, routine
, act
, number
)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
He did his act three times every evening
he did his act three times every evening
She had a catchy little routine
she had a catchy little routine
It was one of the best numbers he ever did
it was one of the best numbers he ever did
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(sport) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
(
round
, turn
, bout
)
(sport) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
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A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
(
go
, turn
, spell
, tour
)
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
It's my go
it's my go
A spell of work
a spell of work
verb
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()
Change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
(
turn
)
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Turn towards me
Turn towards me
The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face
The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face
She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
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()
Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
(
change state
, turn
)
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
We turned from Socialism to Capitalism
We turned from Socialism to Capitalism
The people turned against the President when he stole the election
The people turned against the President when he stole the election
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()
Undergo a change or development
(
turn
, become
)
undergo a change or development
The water turned into ice
The water turned into ice
Her former friend became her worst enemy
Her former friend became her worst enemy
He turned traitor
He turned traitor
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()
Cause to move around or rotate
(
turn
)
cause to move around or rotate
Turn a key
turn a key
Turn your palm this way
turn your palm this way
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()
Change to the contrary
(
change by reversal
, turn
, reverse
)
change to the contrary
The trend was reversed
The trend was reversed
The tides turned against him
the tides turned against him
Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
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()
Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
(
turn
, grow
)
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
The weather turned nasty
The weather turned nasty
She grew angry
She grew angry
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()
Pass to the other side of
(
move around
, turn
)
pass to the other side of
Turn the corner
turn the corner
Move around the obstacle
move around the obstacle
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()
Let (something) fall or spill from a container
(
turn
, release
)
let (something) fall or spill from a container
Turn the flour onto a plate
turn the flour onto a plate
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()
Twist suddenly so as to sprain
(
rick
, twist
, wrench
, sprain
, turn
, wrick
)
twist suddenly so as to sprain
Wrench one's ankle
wrench one's ankle
The wrestler twisted his shoulder
The wrestler twisted his shoulder
The hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
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()
Change color
(
turn
)
change color
In Vermont, the leaves turn early
In Vermont, the leaves turn early
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()
Shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
(
turn
)
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
Turn the legs of the table
turn the legs of the table
Turn the clay on the wheel
turn the clay on the wheel
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()
(farming) to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
(
plough
[Canadian, British] , turn
, plow
[ N. American] )
(farming) to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week
Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week
Turn the earth in the Spring
turn the earth in the Spring
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()
To send or let go
(
turn
)
to send or let go
They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion
They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion
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()
Cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
(
turn over
, turn
)
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
Turn a page of a book
turn a page of a book
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()
Move around an axis or a center
(
turn
)
move around an axis or a center
The wheels are turning
The wheels are turning
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Become officially one year older
(
turn
)
become officially one year older
She is turning 50 this year
She is turning 50 this year
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Go sour or spoil
(
ferment
, turn
, work
, sour
)
go sour or spoil
The milk has soured
The milk has soured
The wine worked
The wine worked
The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
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Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
(
turn
, call on
)
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
She called on her Representative to help her
She called on her Representative to help her
She turned to her relatives for help
She turned to her relatives for help
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Direct at someone
(
turn
)
direct at someone
She turned a smile on me
She turned a smile on me
They turned their flashlights on the car
They turned their flashlights on the car
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Alter the functioning or setting of
(
turn
)
alter the functioning or setting of
Turn the dial to 10
turn the dial to 10
Turn the heat down
turn the heat down
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Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
(
deform
, flex
, turn
, bend
, twist
)
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Bend the rod
bend the rod
Twist the dough into a braid
twist the dough into a braid
The strong man could turn an iron bar
the strong man could turn an iron bar
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Channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
(
turn
)
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction
The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction
People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium
people turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium
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Cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
(
turn
)
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
Turn your face to the wall
turn your face to the wall
Turn the car around
turn the car around
Turn your dance partner around
turn your dance partner around
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Get by buying and selling
(
turn
)
get by buying and selling
The company turned a good profit after a year
the company turned a good profit after a year
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Accomplish by rotating
(
turn
)
accomplish by rotating
Turn a somersault
turn a somersault
Turn cartwheels
turn cartwheels
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Cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
(
turn
)
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him
The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him
The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold
The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold
