单词 | turn something over |
释义 | 1 (phrasal verb) Definition to change position, esp. so as to reverse top and bottom She was turning over the pages of the directory. Synonyms flip over flick through leaf through 2 (phrasal verb) Definition to consider carefully You could see her turning things over in her mind. Synonyms consider Consider how much you can afford to pay. think about contemplate He lay in his hospital bed and cried as he contemplated his future. ponder He didn't waste time pondering the question. reflect on wonder about mull over She had been mulling over the idea of making a movie. think over deliberate on give thought to ruminate about revolve He revolved the new notion dizzily in his mind. 3 (phrasal verb) Definition to give (something) to someone who has a right to it or to the authorities The lawyer turned over the release papers. Synonyms hand over transfer Certain kinds of property are transferred automatically. deliver He was led in handcuffs and delivered over to me. commit The government have committed billions of pounds to the programme. give up yield He may yield control. surrender She had to surrender all rights to her property. pass on render I render up my soul to God. assign commend (formal) I would not commend my brother to his care. give over 4 (phrasal verb) Definition (of an engine) to start or function correctly I squeezed into the seat and turned the engine over. Synonyms start up warm up activate video cameras that can be activated by computer switch on crank press the starter button set something in motion set something going switch on the ignition of Additional synonymsin the sense of activate Definition to make something active video cameras that can be activated by computer Synonyms start, move, trigger (off), stimulate, turn on, set off, initiate, switch on, propel, rouse, prod, get going, mobilize, kick-start (informal), set in motion, impel, galvanize, set going, actuate, prompt, stir, motivate, arouse, animate, energizein the sense of commend Definition to entrust I would not commend my brother to his care. Synonyms entrust, deliver, commit, yield, hand over, confide (formal), consignin the sense of commit The government have committed billions of pounds to the programme. Synonyms give, deliver, engage, deposit, hand over, commend (formal), entrust, consignNearby words of |
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