turn
turn
tɜrn
tērn
British pronunciation
/tɜːn/

Definition und Bedeutung von „turn“ im Englischen

to turn
01

drehen

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position
Transitive: to turn sth to a direction | to turn sth
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
He turned the bicycle handlebars to the right.
Er drehte den Fahrradlenker nach rechts.
1.1

falten, entfalten

to fold or unfold something, particularly a fabric
Transitive: to turn a fabric
example
Beispiele
He turned up the collar of his shirt to shield his neck from the cold wind.
Er schlug den Kragen seines Hemdes hoch, um seinen Hals vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
1.2

umblättern, wenden

(with reference to a book, magazine, etc.) to move a page so that one can read or look at its other side
Transitive: to turn a page
Intransitive: to turn to a page
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Can you turn to the next chapter of the book?
Können Sie zum nächsten Kapitel des Buches blättern?
1.3

drehen, rotieren

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point
Intransitive
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The fan blades above our heads began turning, providing a welcome breeze.
Die Lüfterblätter über unseren Köpfen begannen sich zu drehen und sorgten für eine willkommene Brise.
02

drehen, umdrehen

to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction
Intransitive
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
They turned and walked in the opposite direction.
Sie drehten sich um und gingen in die entgegengesetzte Richtung.
2.1

umknicken, verstauchen

(with reference to one's ankle) to twist suddenly, particularly in a way that causes a sprain
Transitive: to turn one's ankle
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Be cautious on the trail; it 's easy to turn your ankle on the loose rocks.
Seien Sie vorsichtig auf dem Pfad; es ist leicht, sich den Knöchel an losen Steinen zu verdrehen.
2.2

drehen, wenden

to change the direction or orientation of a body part so that it faces a different way
Transitive: to turn a body part
example
Beispiele
I turned my neck to see what was happening behind me.
Ich drehte meinen Hals, um zu sehen, was hinter mir geschah.
2.3

drehen, wenden

to perform a movement that involves moving one's body in a circle
Transitive: to turn an acrobatic movement
example
Beispiele
The children in the park love to turn cartwheels on the grass.
Die Kinder im Park lieben es, Räder auf dem Gras zu schlagen.
03

umfüllen, gießen

to carefully pour or transfer the contents from an upside-down container into another surface or container
Transitive: to turn content of a container onto a surface or container | to turn content of a container into a surface or container
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She turned the sauce from the pot into a serving dish.
Sie goss die Soße aus dem Topf in eine Servierschale.
04

abbiegen, wenden

to shift or redirect one's course or path to face a different direction or follow a new route
Intransitive: to turn | to turn to a direction
example
Beispiele
As the road split, he had to make a quick decision on which way to turn.
Als sich die Straße teilte, musste er schnell entscheiden, in welche Richtung er abbiegen sollte.
4.1

wechseln, sich wenden

(of the tide) to change its direction or flow from either incoming to outgoing or vice versa
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
We planned our beach picnic to coincide with the tide turning, providing more space on the sand.
Wir haben unser Strandpicknick so geplant, dass es mit dem Umschwung der Gezeiten zusammenfällt, was mehr Platz am Strand bietet.
4.2

drehen, wenden

to change the direction of something's movement by rotating or steering it
Transitive: to turn sth | to turn sth somewhere
example
Beispiele
The driver had to turn the bus around to head back to the station.
Der Fahrer musste den Bus wenden, um zur Station zurückzukehren.
4.3

biegen, abbiegen

(of roads, paths, or rivers) to change direction by bending or curving in a particular way
Intransitive: to turn | to turn to a direction
example
Beispiele
As we approached the coast, the road began to turn and follow the shoreline.
Als wir uns der Küste näherten, begann die Straße sich zu drehen und der Küstenlinie zu folgen.
05

wenden, richten

(of one's attention or interest) to shift or focus on a particular subject, matter, or idea
Transitive: to turn to a topic
example
Beispiele
During the lecture, my mind often turned to my upcoming vacation.
Während der Vorlesung wandte sich mein Geist oft meinem bevorstehenden Urlaub zu.
5.1

drehen, richten

to direct one's attention or interest toward something or away from it
Ditransitive: to turn one's attention or thoughts to a topic | to turn one's attention or thoughts away from a topic
example
Beispiele
She turned her attention to the captivating book in her hands.
Sie wandte ihre Aufmerksamkeit dem faszinierenden Buch in ihren Händen zu.
06

erreichen, feiern

to reach a certain age
Linking Verb: to turn a specific age
example
Beispiele
They turned 16 and got their driver's license.
Sie wurden 16 Jahre alt und erhielten ihren Führerschein.
6.1

erreichen, überschreiten

to reach or pass a particular moment or hour, denoting a specific point in time
Linking Verb: to turn a specific time
example
Beispiele
It 's just turned nine, so we should start our conference call.
Es ist gerade neun geworden, also sollten wir unsere Telefonkonferenz beginnen.
07

werden, sich verwandeln

to change or transform from one state or condition to another
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
example
Beispiele
As they watched the sunset, the atmosphere turned romantic.
Als sie den Sonnenuntergang beobachteten, wurde die Atmosphäre romantisch.
7.1

sauer machen, verderben

(with reference to milk) to cause to become sour or spoiled
Transitive: to turn milk
Complex Transitive: to turn milk [adj]
example
Beispiele
Leaving the milk out of the fridge too long can turn it sour.
Milch zu lange außerhalb des Kühlschranks zu lassen, kann sie sauer machen.
7.2

wechseln, sich verfärben

(of foliage) to transition from one color to another, often due to seasonal changes
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
example
Beispiele
In the fall, the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange.
Im Herbst verfärben sich die Blätter in lebhafte Schattierungen von Rot und Orange.
7.3

sauer werden, verderben

(of milk) to become sour or spoiled
Intransitive
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
example
Beispiele
The milk in the fridge turned bad after a week.
Die Milch im Kühlschrank ist nach einer Woche sauer geworden.
7.4

verwandeln, ändern

to make someone or something change into a particular state or condition
Complex Transitive: to turn sth [adj]
example
Beispiele
The unexpected betrayal had turned her trust wary.
Der unerwartete Verrat hatte ihr Vertrauen gemacht misstrauisch.
7.5

wechseln, sich verwandeln

to undergo a change in state or form
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
The team 's fortunes turned, and they started winning games.
Das Glück des Teams wendete sich, und sie begannen, Spiele zu gewinnen.
7.6

den Verstand verlieren, durchdrehen

to experience a loss of mental balance, resulting in irrational or disoriented behavior
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
Some people turn after enduring years of hardship.
Manche Menschen verlieren den Verstand, nachdem sie Jahre der Not ertragen haben.
08

drehen, formen

to skillfully and artistically shape or craft something, like a tune, sentence, or remark, to give it an elegant and graceful form
Transitive: to turn a tune or sentence
example
Beispiele
If I could turn a tune like her, I'd sing at every opportunity.
Wenn ich eine Melodie wie sie drehen könnte, würde ich bei jeder Gelegenheit singen.
09

drehen, formen

to shape or mold an object or material by bending or manipulating it
Transitive: to turn sth
example
Beispiele
She skillfully turned the wire, shaping a graceful sculpture.
Sie drehte geschickt den Draht und formte eine anmutige Skulptur.
9.1

drehen, drechseln

to carve or shape wood or metal using a particular tool or machine called lathe
Transitive: to turn a wooden or metal object
example
Beispiele
He turned a beautiful wooden bowl on the lathe.
Er drechselte eine schöne Holzschale an der Drehbank.
9.2

wenden, pflügen

to break up the soil in order to prepare it for planting crops, particularly with a plow
Transitive: to turn the soil
to turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
We watched as the plow turned the rich earth.
Wir sahen zu, wie der Pflug die fruchtbare Erde umdrehte.
9.3

stumpf machen, abstumpfen

to intentionally bend back the edge of a blade to make it blunt and less sharp
Transitive: to turn a blade
example
Beispiele
When teaching knife safety, it 's essential to demonstrate how to turn the blade properly.
Beim Unterrichten der Messersicherheit ist es wichtig zu demonstrieren, wie man die Klinge richtig dreht.
9.4

biegen, krümmen

to bend or curve due to pressure or force
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
The edge of the sword had turned after countless battles and needed sharpening.
Die Schneide des Schwertes hatte sich nach unzähligen Schlachten verbogen und musste geschärft werden.
10

erreichen, vollbringen

to successfully achieve or accomplish a task or goal
Transitive: to turn an achievement
example
Beispiele
The runner turned a home run.
Der Läufer machte einen Home Run.
11

verschieben, setzen

to cause someone or something to leave where they are or be placed in a particular condition
Complex Transitive: to turn sb/sth [adj]
Transitive: to turn sb/sth somewhere
example
Beispiele
The farmer turned the cows out to pasture.
Der Bauer trieb die Kühe auf die Weide.
11.1

abwenden, zum Rückzug zwingen

to make someone or a group move away or retreat
Transitive: to turn sb
example
Beispiele
The use of pepper spray turned the attackers during the scuffle.
Der Einsatz von Pfefferspray brachte die Angreifer zum Rückzug während des Handgemenges.
12

sich verkaufen, drehen

(of merchandise) to be bought or sold, often within a commercial or retail setting
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
The popular toys turned over quickly during the holiday season.
Die beliebten Spielzeuge wurden schnell verkauft in der Ferienzeit.
12.1

verkaufen, loswerden

to sell, exchange, or dispose of items, typically goods or stock, particularly to create space for new items or generate revenue
Transitive: to turn merchandise
example
Beispiele
The company had to turn their surplus supplies to create storage space.
Das Unternehmen musste seine überschüssigen Vorräte veräußern, um Lagerraum zu schaffen.
13

ändern, wenden

to cause a change in the course of a competition or war, resulting in a different person, team, or side beginning to win or gain an advantage
Transitive: to turn a competition or war
example
Beispiele
The unexpected alliance turned the balance of power in the negotiations.
Die unerwartete Allianz veränderte das Machtgleichgewicht in den Verhandlungen.
13.1

wenden, wechseln

(of a war, competition, etc.) to change in its course or development, causing a different person, team, or side to gain the upper hand and start winning
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
As the negotiations progressed, the balance of power turned in favor of the smaller country, giving them a stronger position at the bargaining table.
Als die Verhandlungen fortschritten, wendete sich das Machtgleichgewicht zugunsten des kleineren Landes, was ihnen eine stärkere Position am Verhandlungstisch verschaffte.
13.2

umgehen, flankieren

to move around or bypass a defensive line or position to attack it from a different direction
Intransitive
Transitive: to turn sth
example
Beispiele
The enemy army tried to turn our flank, but we were able to repel their attack.
Die feindliche Armee versuchte, unsere Flanke zu umgehen, aber wir konnten ihren Angriff abwehren.
14

ändern, umwandeln

to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something
Transitive: to turn sth to a level
example
Beispiele
Turn the heater to its highest setting.
Drehen Sie die Heizung auf die höchste Stufe.
01

Runde, Zug

the time when someone has the opportunity, obligation, or right to do a certain thing that everyone in a group does one after the other
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
gobritish flagBritish
turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Each student in the class took turns presenting their projects to the rest of the class.
02

Drehung, Wende

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
turn definition and meaning
03

Kurve, Biegung

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends
turn definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Be careful at the blind turn ahead; it's a common spot for accidents.
Seien Sie vorsichtig an der blinden Kurve voraus; es ist ein häufiger Unfallort.
04

Wendung, unerwartete Entwicklung

an unforeseen development
05

Ablenkung, Wende

the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
06

Drehung, Rotation

turning or twisting around (in place)
07

Drehung, Wende

a movement in a new direction
08

Runde, Spaziergang

taking a short walk out and back
09

Gefallen, Dienst

a favor for someone
10

Rolle, Darbietung

a specific performance or act, particularly on stage in theater or entertainment settings
example
Beispiele
The band's energetic turn on stage electrified the crowd.
Der energiegeladene Auftritt der Band auf der Bühne elektrisierte die Menge.
11

Runde, Gelegenheit

the opportunity in which player or a team gets to play offense
example
Beispiele
The boxer waited patiently for his turn to strike a decisive blow.
Der Boxer wartete geduldig auf seinen Zug, um einen entscheidenden Schlag zu führen.
12

Schicht, Runde

a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
13

der Turn, die dritte Straße

the third round of betting in which the dealer reveals an additional community card face-up on the table after the Flop
14

Wende, Wechsel

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another
example
Beispiele
At the turn of the Renaissance, Europe saw a resurgence in art, culture, and intellectual pursuits.
An der Wende der Renaissance erlebte Europa eine Wiederbelebung in Kunst, Kultur und intellektuellen Bestrebungen.
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