turn

1 of 2

verb

ˈtərn

turned; turning; turns

transitive verb

: to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve

turn a wheel

turn a crank

b(1)

: to cause to move around so as to effect a desired end (as of locking, opening, or shutting)

turned the knob till the door opened

(2)

: to affect or alter the functioning of (something, such as a mechanical device) or the level of (something, such as sound) by such movement

turn the oven to 400°

turn the music to full volume

: to execute or perform by rotating or revolving

turn handsprings

: to twist out of line or shape : wrench

had turned his ankle

a(1)

: to cause to change position by moving through an arc of a circle

turned her chair to the fire

(2)

: to cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

turn the page

(3)

: to cause (a scale) to move so as to register weight

: to revolve mentally : think over : ponder

: to reverse the sides or surfaces of : invert

turn pancakes

turn the shirt inside out

: such as

(1)

: to dig or plow so as to bring the lower soil to the surface

turn the compost weekly

(2)

: to make (a garment) over by reversing the material and resewing

turn a collar

(3)

: to invert (something, such as a character, rule, or slug) feet up and face down in setting type

: to reverse or upset the order or disposition of

everything was turned topsy-turvy

: to disturb or upset the mental balance of : derange, unsettle

a mind turned by grief

: to set in another especially contrary direction

: to bend or change the course of : divert

a battle that turned the tide of history

: to bend a course around or about : round

turned the corner at full speed

: to cause to retreat

used fire hoses to turn the mob

: to alter the drift, tendency, or expected result of

a(1)

: to direct or point (something, such as the face) in a specified way or direction

(2)

: to present by a change in direction or position

turning his back to his guests

: to direct (something, such as the attention or mind) toward or away from something

: to direct the employment of : apply, devote

turned his skills to the service of humankind

d(1)

: to cause to rebound or recoil

turns their argument against them

(2)

: to make antagonistic : prejudice

turn a child against its mother

e(1)

: to cause to go in a particular direction

turned our steps homeward

(2)

: drive, send

turn cows to pasture

turning hunters off his land

(3)

: to convey or direct out of an inverted receptacle

turn the mixture into a baking dish

: to bring to bear (as by aiming, pointing, or focusing) : train

turned the light into the dark doorway

turned a questioning eye toward her

a(1)

: to make acid or sour

(2)

: to change the color of (foliage)

b(1)

: convert, transform

turn defeat into victory

(2)

: translate, paraphrase

: to cause to become of a specified nature or appearance

turned him into a frog

embarrassment turned her face red

: to exchange for something else

turn coins into paper money

: to cause to defect to another side

: to shape especially in a rounded form by applying a cutting tool while revolving in a lathe

: to give a rounded form to by any means

turn the heel of a sock

: to shape or mold artistically, gracefully, or neatly

a well turned phrase

: to make a fold, bend, or curve in:

: to form by bending

turn a lead pipe

: to cause (the edge of a blade) to bend back or over : blunt, dull

: to gain in the course of business

turning a quick profit

: to keep (money, goods, etc.) moving

specifically : to dispose of (a stock) to make room for another

: to make use of

turned her education to advantage

: to carry to completion : pull off

turned a double play

turn a deal

: to engage in (an act of prostitution)

turn tricks

intransitive verb

: to move around on an axis or through an arc of a circle : rotate

b(1)

: to become focused on something specified

the conversation turned to baseball

(2)

: to have as a decisive factor : hinge

the argument turns on a point of logic

the outcome of the game turned on an interception

(3)

: to have a center (as of interest) in something specified

the discussion turned on the overall worth of the project

: to become giddy or dizzy : spin

heights always made his head turn

: to direct one's course

b(1)

: to reverse a course or direction

the tide has turned

(2)

: to have a reactive usually adverse effect

: to take a different course or direction

turned toward home

the main road turns sharply to the right

: to change position (as of one's head) so as to face another way

everyone turned to stare

: to face toward or away from someone or something

flowers turn toward the light

: to change one's attitude or reverse one's course of action to one of opposition or hostility

felt the world had turned against him

: to make a sudden violent assault especially without evident cause

dogs turning on their owners

: to direct one's attention to or away from someone or something

: to have recourse : refer, resort

turned to a friend for help

turned to his notes for the exact figures

: to direct one's efforts or activity : devote or apply oneself

turned to the study of the law

turned to a life of crime

d(1)

: to change one's religion

(2)

: to go over to another side or party : defect

: to become changed, altered, or transformed

the weather turned

: such as

(1)

: to change color

the leaves have turned

(2)

: to become sour, rancid, or tainted

the milk had turned

(3)

: to be variable or inconstant

(4)

: to become mentally unbalanced : become deranged

(5)

archaic : to become different

b(1)

: to pass from one state to another : change

water had turned to ice

(2)

: become, grow

his hair had turned gray

the weather turned bad

just turned twenty

(3)

: to become someone or something specified by change from another state : change into

turn pro

doctors turned authors

(4)

: to change by the passage of time

days turned into weeks and months

: to become curved or bent (as from pressure)

especially : to become blunted by bending

the edge of the knife had turned

: to operate a lathe

of merchandise : to be stocked and disposed of : change hands

turnable

ˈtər-nə-bəl How to pronounce turn (audio)

adjective

turn

2 of 2

noun

plural turns

: the action or an act of turning about a center or axis : revolution, rotation

: any of various rotating or pivoting movements in dancing or gymnastics

: the action or an act of giving or taking a different direction : change of course or posture

an illegal left turn

: such as

(1)

: a drill maneuver in which troops in mass formation change direction without preserving alignment

(2)

: any of various shifts of direction in skiing

(3)

: an interruption of a curve in figure skating

: a place at which something turns, turns off, or turns back : bend, curve

: deflection, deviation

: the action or an act of turning so as to face in the opposite direction : reversal of posture or course

an about turn

the turn of the tide

: a change effected by turning over to another side

a turn of the cards

: an act or deed affecting another especially when incidental or unexpected

one good turn deserves another

: a place, time, or opportunity accorded an individual or unit of a series in simple succession or in a scheduled order

waiting her turn in line

see also take turns

: a period of action or activity : go, spell

took a turn at the piano

: a period or tour of duty : shift

: a short act or piece (as for a variety show)

also : public appearance : performance

makes frequent guest star turns

e(1)

: an event in any gambling game after which bets are settled

(2)

: the order of the last three cards in faro

—used in the phrase call the turn

: an act of changing : alteration, modification

a nasty turn in the weather

: a change in tendency, trend, or drift

hoped for a turn in his luck

a turn for the better

an unexpected turn of events

: the beginning of a new period of time : the time when one period changes to the next

the turn of the century

: a fashioning of language or arrangement of words : manner of expression

skillful turns of phrase

: distinctive quality or character

: the shape or mold in which something is fashioned : cast

: a short trip out and back or round about

took a turn through the park

: something that revolves around a center: such as

a(1)

: lathe

(2)

: a catch or latch for a cupboard or cabinet door operated by turning a handle

: a musical ornament consisting of a group of four or more notes that wind about the principal note by including the notes next above and next below

: a special purpose or requirement

—used chiefly in the phrase serve one's turn

: the state or manner of being coiled or twisted

: a single round (as of rope passed about an object or of wire wound on a core)

: natural or special ability or aptitude : bent, inclination

a turn for logic

an optimistic turn of mind

: a special twist, construction, or interpretation

gave the old yarn a new turn

: a disordering spell or attack (as of illness, faintness, or dizziness)

: a nervous start or shock

snuck up on her and gave her quite a turn

: a complete transaction involving a purchase and sale of securities

also : a profit from such a transaction

: turnover sense 1a

: something turned or to be turned: such as

: a character or slug inverted in setting type

: a piece of type placed bottom up

Phrases

: to refuse to see : be oblivious

might turn a blind eye to the use of violence

Arthur Krock

turn a deaf ear

: to refuse to listen

turn a hair

: to give a sign of distress or disturbance

did not turn a hair when told of the savage murder

The Times Literary Supplement (London)

turn color

: to become of a different color

: blush, flush

: to grow pale

turn heads

: to attract favorable attention

the car's sleek design is bound to turn heads

turn loose

: to set free

turned loose the captured animal

: to free from all restraints

turned them loose with a pile of theme paper to write whatever they liked

Elizabeth P. Schafer

: to fire off : discharge

: to open fire

turn one's back on

: reject, deny

would be turning one's back on history

Pius Walsh

: forsake

turned his back on his obligations

turn one's hand or turn a hand

: to set to work : apply oneself

turn one's head

: to cause to become infatuated or conceited

success had not turned his head

turn one's stomach

: to disgust completely : nauseate

the foul smell turned his stomach

turn tail

: to turn away so as to flee

turn the other cheek

: to respond to injury or unkindness with patience : forgo retaliation

turn the tables

: to bring about a reversal of the relative conditions or fortunes of two contending parties

turn the trick

: to bring about the desired result or effect

turn turtle

: capsize, overturn

at every turn

: on every occasion : continually

they opposed her at every turn

by turns

: one after another in regular succession

: variously, alternately

a book that is by turns pedantic, delightful, and infuriating

in turn

: in due order of succession

on the turn

: at the point of turning

tide is on the turn

out of turn

: not in due order of succession

play out of turn

: at a wrong time or place and usually imprudently

talking out of turn

to a turn

: to perfection

Example Sentences

Verb He turned the key and opened the door. She slowly turned the doorknob. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Someone turned the switch and the lights came on. They turned and walked away. She turned to leave—but stopped. He turned aside to let me pass. The patient turned onto his side. The photographer asked her to turn slightly to her left. He turned himself around to see the back of his shirt in the mirror. Noun You have to wait your turn in line. Is it my turn yet? Give the wheel another turn. He tightened the screw with one last turn. With a turn of the switch, the lights came back on. Take a left-hand turn at the next intersection. a quick turn of her head See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Plan now to stay active as temperatures turn cold With fall and winter around the corner, now is the time to make plans for staying active throughout the cold season.

Julie Washington, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 Stock prices tumbled and bond yields rose on the worse-than-expected core figures, with many investors fearful that the Federal Reserve will turn even more aggressive in its drive to curb inflation.

Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 While not custom, the drive train is unusual in that the cranks turn a belt rather than a chain.

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 The mistake was for the Tories to turn themselves into another party of redistribution instead of standing as Britain’s party of prosperity.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 People with darker complexions may take on an ashen or blue color, while people with lighter skin often turn red, Smith said.

Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 In other words, if the bubbles suddenly turn green, you might be blocked.

Chris Smith, BGR, 3 Sep. 2022 Speaking with the outlet Tuesday, Ursin's mother pleaded for her son's killer to turn themself in.

Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Continue a short distance to Jacie Lane, turn left and follow the road into the park.

Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022

Noun

Polestar is a unit of Volvo Cars AB, which in turn is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. of China.

Ben Foldy, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 In turn, the Suns had the league’s best record last season after posting the NBA’s second-best record in 2020-21. Coincidence?

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 As well as undergoing yet more funding cuts, which has in turn led to redundancies and cost-cutting measures, the corporation has been criticized by its own staff for handling diversity matters.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 That invention, in turn, has hinged upon a universal truth: everybody has to go sometime, even astronauts.

Bryn Nelson, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Over time, many have given less to institutions, which in turn have pushed costs on to students.

Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 In turn, some investment banks will go to commercial and retail investors in an effort to raise money for Porsche ahead of its public filing.

Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2022 In turn, Hightower set his sights on the Naval Academy from his freshman year in high school.

Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This, in turn, makes your kitchen cabinets, floor, and backsplash sticky and greasy.

Julianne Hilmes Bartlett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English; partly from Old English tyrnan & turnian to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare, from Latin, to turn on a lathe, from tornus lathe, from Greek tornos; partly from Anglo-French turner, tourner to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare; akin to Latin terere to rub — more at throw entry 1

Noun

Middle English; partly from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, circuit (from turner to turn); partly from Middle English turnen to turn

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing turn

Kids Definition

turn 1 of 2

verb

ˈtərn

turned; turning

: to change in position usually by moving through an arc of a circle

They turned and walked away.

Turn the pancakes over.

: to change course or direction

The road turns to the left.

: to move or direct toward or away from something

We turned toward home.

: to become or cause to become a certain way

The weather turned leaves red.

: change entry 1 sense 1, transform

turn lead into gold

: to move or cause to move around a center : rotate

The earth turns on its axis.

: to twist so as to bring about a desired end

Turn the key to unlock the door.

: to go around

We turned the corner.

: to reach or pass beyond

Soon she will turn ten.

: to become or make very unfriendly

We were friends until she turned on me.

: to pass from one state to another : become

The weather turned cold.

: execute sense 2, perform

turn somersaults

: to set in another and especially an opposite direction

It's difficult to turn the car on such a narrow street.

: wrench entry 1 sense 2

turn an ankle

: upset entry 1 sense 2

His behavior turns my stomach.

: to make an appeal

He turned to a friend for help.

: to make or become spoiled

The milk turned.

: translate sense 1

: to give a rounded form to (as on a lathe)

turn

2 of 2

noun

: the act of moving about a center

Give the crank another turn.

: a change or changing of direction, course, or position

Make a left turn.

: a place at which something changes direction

a turn in the road

: a period of action or activity : spell

I had my turn as guard.

: proper place in a waiting line or time in a schedule

Take your turn.

: a change or changing of the general state or condition

Business took a turn for the better.

: an act affecting another

Do a friend a good turn.

: a short walk or ride

They took a turn through the park.

: a special purpose or need

That will serve the turn.

: special quality

a nice turn of phrase

: the beginning of a new period of time

the turn of the century

: a single circle or loop (as of rope passed around an object)

: natural or special skill

She has a turn for writing.

turn one's back on

phrase

as in refuse

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to Despite encouragement from his teachers, he turned his back on college.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

refuse
reject
decline
turn down
pass up
throw over
ignore
throw out
avoid
pass
dispute
deny
veto
withdraw
nix
deselect
negative
disapprove
spurn
deny
shoot down
dismiss
dispute
take back
balk (at)
blow off
repudiate
forbid
reprobate
back down
prohibit
scout
rebuff
overrule
disdain
scorn
retract
stick
proscribe
refrain (from)
forbear
back off
renounce
recall
gainsay
contradict
unsay
disclaim
bypass
abstain (from)
revoke
refute
disavow
negate
disagree (with)
disprove
recant
detour
rebut
controvert
backtrack
forswear
disown
abjure
disallow
foreswear
renege

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

agree (to)
accept
approve
receive
swallow
take
adopt
tolerate
countenance
welcome
embrace
consent
agree
choose
select
condone
support
assent
accede
acquiesce
handpick
espouse

单词	turn one's back on
释义	turn 1 of 2 verb ˈtərn turned; turning; turns transitive verb 1 a : to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve turn a wheel turn a crank b(1) : to cause to move around so as to effect a desired end (as of locking, opening, or shutting) turned the knob till the door opened (2) : to affect or alter the functioning of (something, such as a mechanical device) or the level of (something, such as sound) by such movement turn the oven to 400° turn the music to full volume c : to execute or perform by rotating or revolving turn handsprings d : to twist out of line or shape : wrench had turned his ankle 2 a(1) : to cause to change position by moving through an arc of a circle turned her chair to the fire (2) : to cause to move around a center so as to show another side of turn the page (3) : to cause (a scale) to move so as to register weight b : to revolve mentally : think over : ponder 3 a : to reverse the sides or surfaces of : invert turn pancakes turn the shirt inside out : such as (1) : to dig or plow so as to bring the lower soil to the surface turn the compost weekly (2) : to make (a garment) over by reversing the material and resewing turn a collar (3) : to invert (something, such as a character, rule, or slug) feet up and face down in setting type b : to reverse or upset the order or disposition of everything was turned topsy-turvy c : to disturb or upset the mental balance of : derange, unsettle a mind turned by grief d : to set in another especially contrary direction 4 a : to bend or change the course of : divert a battle that turned the tide of history b : to bend a course around or about : round turned the corner at full speed c : to cause to retreat used fire hoses to turn the mob d : to alter the drift, tendency, or expected result of 5 a(1) : to direct or point (something, such as the face) in a specified way or direction (2) : to present by a change in direction or position turning his back to his guests b : to direct (something, such as the attention or mind) toward or away from something c : to direct the employment of : apply, devote turned his skills to the service of humankind d(1) : to cause to rebound or recoil turns their argument against them (2) : to make antagonistic : prejudice turn a child against its mother e(1) : to cause to go in a particular direction turned our steps homeward (2) : drive, send turn cows to pasture turning hunters off his land (3) : to convey or direct out of an inverted receptacle turn the mixture into a baking dish f : to bring to bear (as by aiming, pointing, or focusing) : train turned the light into the dark doorway turned a questioning eye toward her 6 a(1) : to make acid or sour (2) : to change the color of (foliage) b(1) : convert, transform turn defeat into victory (2) : translate, paraphrase c : to cause to become of a specified nature or appearance turned him into a frog embarrassment turned her face red d : to exchange for something else turn coins into paper money e : to cause to defect to another side 7 a : to shape especially in a rounded form by applying a cutting tool while revolving in a lathe b : to give a rounded form to by any means turn the heel of a sock c : to shape or mold artistically, gracefully, or neatly a well turned phrase 8 : to make a fold, bend, or curve in: a : to form by bending turn a lead pipe b : to cause (the edge of a blade) to bend back or over : blunt, dull 9 a : to gain in the course of business turning a quick profit b : to keep (money, goods, etc.) moving specifically : to dispose of (a stock) to make room for another c : to make use of turned her education to advantage d : to carry to completion : pull off turned a double play turn a deal 10 : to engage in (an act of prostitution) turn tricks intransitive verb 1 a : to move around on an axis or through an arc of a circle : rotate b(1) : to become focused on something specified the conversation turned to baseball (2) : to have as a decisive factor : hinge the argument turns on a point of logic the outcome of the game turned on an interception (3) : to have a center (as of interest) in something specified the discussion turned on the overall worth of the project c : to become giddy or dizzy : spin heights always made his head turn 2 a : to direct one's course b(1) : to reverse a course or direction the tide has turned (2) : to have a reactive usually adverse effect c : to take a different course or direction turned toward home the main road turns sharply to the right 3 a : to change position (as of one's head) so as to face another way everyone turned to stare b : to face toward or away from someone or something flowers turn toward the light c : to change one's attitude or reverse one's course of action to one of opposition or hostility felt the world had turned against him d : to make a sudden violent assault especially without evident cause dogs turning on their owners 4 a : to direct one's attention to or away from someone or something b : to have recourse : refer, resort turned to a friend for help turned to his notes for the exact figures c : to direct one's efforts or activity : devote or apply oneself turned to the study of the law turned to a life of crime d(1) : to change one's religion (2) : to go over to another side or party : defect 5 a : to become changed, altered, or transformed the weather turned : such as (1) : to change color the leaves have turned (2) : to become sour, rancid, or tainted the milk had turned (3) : to be variable or inconstant (4) : to become mentally unbalanced : become deranged (5) archaic : to become different b(1) : to pass from one state to another : change water had turned to ice (2) : become, grow his hair had turned gray the weather turned bad just turned twenty (3) : to become someone or something specified by change from another state : change into turn pro doctors turned authors (4) : to change by the passage of time days turned into weeks and months 6 : to become curved or bent (as from pressure) especially : to become blunted by bending the edge of the knife had turned 7 : to operate a lathe 8 of merchandise : to be stocked and disposed of : change hands turnable ˈtər-nə-bəl adjective turn 2 of 2 noun plural turns 1 a : the action or an act of turning about a center or axis : revolution, rotation b : any of various rotating or pivoting movements in dancing or gymnastics 2 a : the action or an act of giving or taking a different direction : change of course or posture an illegal left turn : such as (1) : a drill maneuver in which troops in mass formation change direction without preserving alignment (2) : any of various shifts of direction in skiing (3) : an interruption of a curve in figure skating b : a place at which something turns, turns off, or turns back : bend, curve c : deflection, deviation d : the action or an act of turning so as to face in the opposite direction : reversal of posture or course an about turn the turn of the tide e : a change effected by turning over to another side a turn of the cards 3 : an act or deed affecting another especially when incidental or unexpected one good turn deserves another 4 a : a place, time, or opportunity accorded an individual or unit of a series in simple succession or in a scheduled order waiting her turn in line see also take turns b : a period of action or activity : go, spell took a turn at the piano c : a period or tour of duty : shift d : a short act or piece (as for a variety show) also : public appearance : performance makes frequent guest star turns e(1) : an event in any gambling game after which bets are settled (2) : the order of the last three cards in faro —used in the phrase call the turn 5 a : an act of changing : alteration, modification a nasty turn in the weather b : a change in tendency, trend, or drift hoped for a turn in his luck a turn for the better an unexpected turn of events c : the beginning of a new period of time : the time when one period changes to the next the turn of the century 6 a : a fashioning of language or arrangement of words : manner of expression skillful turns of phrase b : distinctive quality or character c : the shape or mold in which something is fashioned : cast 7 : a short trip out and back or round about took a turn through the park 8 : something that revolves around a center: such as a(1) : lathe (2) : a catch or latch for a cupboard or cabinet door operated by turning a handle b : a musical ornament consisting of a group of four or more notes that wind about the principal note by including the notes next above and next below 9 : a special purpose or requirement —used chiefly in the phrase serve one's turn 10 a : the state or manner of being coiled or twisted b : a single round (as of rope passed about an object or of wire wound on a core) 11 : natural or special ability or aptitude : bent, inclination a turn for logic an optimistic turn of mind 12 : a special twist, construction, or interpretation gave the old yarn a new turn 13 a : a disordering spell or attack (as of illness, faintness, or dizziness) b : a nervous start or shock snuck up on her and gave her quite a turn 14 a : a complete transaction involving a purchase and sale of securities also : a profit from such a transaction b : turnover sense 1a 15 : something turned or to be turned: such as a : a character or slug inverted in setting type b : a piece of type placed bottom up Phrases turn a blind eye : to refuse to see : be oblivious might turn a blind eye to the use of violence Arthur Krock turn a deaf ear : to refuse to listen turn a hair : to give a sign of distress or disturbance did not turn a hair when told of the savage murder The Times Literary Supplement (London) turn color 1 : to become of a different color 2 a : blush, flush b : to grow pale turn heads : to attract favorable attention the car's sleek design is bound to turn heads turn loose 1 a : to set free turned loose the captured animal b : to free from all restraints turned them loose with a pile of theme paper to write whatever they liked Elizabeth P. Schafer 2 : to fire off : discharge 3 : to open fire turn one's back on 1 : reject, deny would be turning one's back on history Pius Walsh 2 : forsake turned his back on his obligations turn one's hand or turn a hand : to set to work : apply oneself turn one's head : to cause to become infatuated or conceited success had not turned his head turn one's stomach : to disgust completely : nauseate the foul smell turned his stomach turn tail : to turn away so as to flee turn the other cheek : to respond to injury or unkindness with patience : forgo retaliation turn the tables : to bring about a reversal of the relative conditions or fortunes of two contending parties turn the trick : to bring about the desired result or effect turn turtle : capsize, overturn at every turn : on every occasion : continually they opposed her at every turn by turns 1 : one after another in regular succession 2 : variously, alternately a book that is by turns pedantic, delightful, and infuriating in turn : in due order of succession on the turn : at the point of turning tide is on the turn out of turn 1 : not in due order of succession play out of turn 2 : at a wrong time or place and usually imprudently talking out of turn to a turn : to perfection Synonyms Verb pivot revolve roll rotate spin swing swirl swivel twirl twist wheel whirl Noun amble constitutional perambulation ramble range saunter stroll walk wander See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He turned the key and opened the door. She slowly turned the doorknob. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Someone turned the switch and the lights came on. They turned and walked away. She turned to leave—but stopped. He turned aside to let me pass. The patient turned onto his side. The photographer asked her to turn slightly to her left. He turned himself around to see the back of his shirt in the mirror. Noun You have to wait your turn in line. Is it my turn yet? Give the wheel another turn. He tightened the screw with one last turn. With a turn of the switch, the lights came back on. Take a left-hand turn at the next intersection. a quick turn of her head See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Plan now to stay active as temperatures turn cold With fall and winter around the corner, now is the time to make plans for staying active throughout the cold season. Julie Washington, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 Stock prices tumbled and bond yields rose on the worse-than-expected core figures, with many investors fearful that the Federal Reserve will turn even more aggressive in its drive to curb inflation. Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 While not custom, the drive train is unusual in that the cranks turn a belt rather than a chain. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 The mistake was for the Tories to turn themselves into another party of redistribution instead of standing as Britain’s party of prosperity. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 People with darker complexions may take on an ashen or blue color, while people with lighter skin often turn red, Smith said. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 In other words, if the bubbles suddenly turn green, you might be blocked. Chris Smith, BGR, 3 Sep. 2022 Speaking with the outlet Tuesday, Ursin's mother pleaded for her son's killer to turn themself in. Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Continue a short distance to Jacie Lane, turn left and follow the road into the park. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 Noun Polestar is a unit of Volvo Cars AB, which in turn is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. of China. Ben Foldy, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 In turn, the Suns had the league’s best record last season after posting the NBA’s second-best record in 2020-21. Coincidence? Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 As well as undergoing yet more funding cuts, which has in turn led to redundancies and cost-cutting measures, the corporation has been criticized by its own staff for handling diversity matters. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 That invention, in turn, has hinged upon a universal truth: everybody has to go sometime, even astronauts. Bryn Nelson, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 Over time, many have given less to institutions, which in turn have pushed costs on to students. Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 In turn, some investment banks will go to commercial and retail investors in an effort to raise money for Porsche ahead of its public filing. Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2022 In turn, Hightower set his sights on the Naval Academy from his freshman year in high school. Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 This, in turn, makes your kitchen cabinets, floor, and backsplash sticky and greasy. Julianne Hilmes Bartlett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English; partly from Old English tyrnan & turnian to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare, from Latin, to turn on a lathe, from tornus lathe, from Greek tornos; partly from Anglo-French turner, tourner to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare; akin to Latin terere to rub — more at throw entry 1 Noun Middle English; partly from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, circuit (from turner to turn); partly from Middle English turnen to turn First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing turn about-turn make someone's stomach turn come/turn up trumps star turn spin/turn on one's heel one good turn deserves another step turn stem turn take a turn for the worse/better three-point turn turn a blind eye toss and turn turn against turn around and (do something) turn around turn away turn back turn down turn king's evidence turn in turn loose turn of phrase turn on turn one's back turn one's back on turn one's hand turn one's mind to turn one's nose up turn one's stomach turn one's head turn out like (someone or something) turn out to be (something) turn over a new leaf turn over turn over to turn Queen's evidence turn round turn round and (do something) turn (someone) on to (something) turn (something) over in one's mind turn (something) inside out turn (something) to (good) account turn state's evidence turn the corner turn up one's nose turn up wait one's turn U-turn turn upon (something) twist/turn the knife (in the wound) twist and turn beat/turn swords into plowshares kick turn not turn a hair ampere-turn take a turn take a wrong turn turn signal take a turn for the worse done to a turn turn of mind the turn of the century turn out earn/turn an honest penny turn one's hand to turn (something) upside down turn of speed turn off turn on the waterworks turn of events turn pro turn to out of turn taken a turn for the better turn heads to a turn on the turn turn tricks turn color in turn turn a hair turn traitor turn someone's stomach at every turn turn the other cheek turn back the clock turn a deaf ear turn the trick turn the tables turn tail turn turtle turn a hand See More about-turn make someone's stomach turn come/turn up trumps star turn spin/turn on one's heel one good turn deserves another step turn stem turn take a turn for the worse/better three-point turn turn a blind eye toss and turn turn against turn around and (do something) turn around turn away turn back turn down turn king's evidence turn in turn loose turn of phrase turn on turn one's back turn one's back on turn one's hand turn one's mind to turn one's nose up turn one's stomach turn one's head turn out like (someone or something) turn out to be (something) turn over a new leaf turn over turn over to turn Queen's evidence turn round turn round and (do something) turn (someone) on to (something) turn (something) over in one's mind turn (something) inside out turn (something) to (good) account turn state's evidence turn the corner turn up one's nose turn up wait one's turn U-turn turn upon (something) twist/turn the knife (in the wound) twist and turn beat/turn swords into plowshares kick turn not turn a hair ampere-turn take a turn take a wrong turn turn signal take a turn for the worse done to a turn turn of mind the turn of the century turn out earn/turn an honest penny turn one's hand to turn (something) upside down turn of speed turn off turn on the waterworks turn of events turn pro turn to out of turn taken a turn for the better turn heads to a turn on the turn turn tricks turn color in turn turn a hair turn traitor turn someone's stomach at every turn turn the other cheek turn back the clock turn a deaf ear turn the trick turn the tables turn tail turn turtle turn a hand See More Kids Definition turn 1 of 2 verb ˈtərn turned; turning 1 : to change in position usually by moving through an arc of a circle They turned and walked away. Turn the pancakes over. 2 : to change course or direction The road turns to the left. 3 : to move or direct toward or away from something We turned toward home. 4 : to become or cause to become a certain way The weather turned leaves red. 5 : change entry 1 sense 1, transform turn lead into gold 6 : to move or cause to move around a center : rotate The earth turns on its axis. 7 : to twist so as to bring about a desired end Turn the key to unlock the door. 8 : to go around We turned the corner. 9 : to reach or pass beyond Soon she will turn ten. 10 : to become or make very unfriendly We were friends until she turned on me. 11 : to pass from one state to another : become The weather turned cold. 12 : execute sense 2, perform turn somersaults 13 : to set in another and especially an opposite direction It's difficult to turn the car on such a narrow street. 14 : wrench entry 1 sense 2 turn an ankle 15 : upset entry 1 sense 2 His behavior turns my stomach. 16 : to make an appeal He turned to a friend for help. 17 : to make or become spoiled The milk turned. 18 : translate sense 1 19 : to give a rounded form to (as on a lathe) turn 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of moving about a center Give the crank another turn. 2 : a change or changing of direction, course, or position Make a left turn. 3 : a place at which something changes direction a turn in the road 4 : a period of action or activity : spell I had my turn as guard. 5 : proper place in a waiting line or time in a schedule Take your turn. 6 : a change or changing of the general state or condition Business took a turn for the better. 7 : an act affecting another Do a friend a good turn. 8 : a short walk or ride They took a turn through the park. 9 : a special purpose or need That will serve the turn. 10 : special quality a nice turn of phrase 11 : the beginning of a new period of time the turn of the century 12 : a single circle or loop (as of rope passed around an object) 13 : natural or special skill She has a turn for writing. Medical Definition turn transitive verb ˈtərn : to injure by twisting or wrenching turned his ankle Legal Definition turn intransitive verb : to have a specified decisive factor —used with on the first of the cases…turned on first amendment issues K. A. Cohen turn one's back on phrase as in refuse to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to Despite encouragement from his teachers, he turned his back on college. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance refuse reject decline turn down pass up throw over ignore throw out avoid pass dispute deny veto withdraw nix deselect negative disapprove spurn deny shoot down dismiss dispute take back balk (at) blow off repudiate forbid reprobate back down prohibit scout rebuff overrule disdain scorn retract stick proscribe refrain (from) forbear back off renounce recall gainsay contradict unsay disclaim bypass abstain (from) revoke refute disavow negate disagree (with) disprove recant detour rebut controvert backtrack forswear disown abjure disallow foreswear renege Antonyms & Near Antonyms agree (to) accept approve receive swallow take adopt tolerate countenance welcome embrace consent agree choose select condone support assent accede acquiesce handpick espouse See More
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