turn
turn
tɜrn
tērn
British pronunciation
/tɜːn/

Kahulugan at ibig sabihin ng "turn"sa English

to turn
01

paikutin, ihian

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
Mga Halimbawa
I turned the chair to its side to fit it through the narrow doorway.
Inikot ko ang upuan sa tagiliran nito para magkasya sa makitid na pintuan.
1.1

tupiin, bukahin

to fold or unfold something, particularly a fabric
Transitive: to turn a fabric
example
Mga Halimbawa
He turned the brim of his hat to shield his eyes from the sun.
Ibin niya ang gilid ng kanyang sumbrero upang protektahan ang kanyang mga mata mula sa araw.
1.2

baliktarin, ihian

(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
Mga Halimbawa
She carefully turned the page of her favorite novel.
Maingat niyang ibinaligtad ang pahina ng kanyang paboritong nobela.
1.3

umikot, pihit

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point
Intransitive
to turn definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
The windmill 's sails started to turn as the breeze picked up.
Nagsimulang umikot ang mga layag ng windmill nang lumakas ang simoy ng hangin.
02

umikot, lumingon

to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction
Intransitive
to turn definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
He turned to face the door as someone entered.
Siya ay lumingon sa pinto nang may pumasok.
2.1

mapilayan, matisod

(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
Mga Halimbawa
While hiking, he turned his ankle on a hidden tree root.
Habang nagha-hiking, naipit ang kanyang bukung-bukungan sa isang nakatagong ugat ng puno.
2.2

lumiko, ihagis

to change the direction or orientation of a body part so that it faces a different way
Transitive: to turn a body part
example
Mga Halimbawa
We turned our heads to catch a glimpse of the parade.
Ibinigay namin ang aming mga ulo upang makakuha ng sulyap sa parada.
2.3

umikot, pihit

to perform a movement that involves moving one's body in a circle
Transitive: to turn an acrobatic movement
example
Mga Halimbawa
She likes to turn flips in the gymnastics class.
Gusto niyang mag-ikot sa klase ng gymnastics.
03

ibuhos, lipat

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
Mga Halimbawa
Turn the cake batter into a baking pan.
Ibuhos ang cake batter sa isang baking pan.
04

lumiko, umiwas

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
Mga Halimbawa
He turned left at the intersection to head toward the park.
Siya ay lumiko pakaliwa sa intersection upang tumungo sa parke.
4.1

magbago, umikot

(of the tide) to change its direction or flow from either incoming to outgoing or vice versa
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The lifeguard told us not to swim when the tide is about to turn.
Sinabihan kami ng lifeguard na huwag lumangoy kapag ang tide ay malapit nang magbago.
4.2

lumiko, pihitin

to change the direction of something's movement by rotating or steering it
Transitive: to turn sth | to turn sth somewhere
example
Mga Halimbawa
She turned the bicycle sharply to avoid the pothole.
Mabilis niyang ibinalik ang bisikleta upang maiwasan ang lubak.
4.3

lumiko, umikot

(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
Mga Halimbawa
The hiking trail turns sharply to the right, leading us deeper into the forest.
Ang hiking trail ay biglang lumiko sa kanan, na nagdadala sa amin nang mas malalim sa kagubatan.
05

lumiko, ituon

(of one's attention or interest) to shift or focus on a particular subject, matter, or idea
Transitive: to turn to a topic
example
Mga Halimbawa
During the lecture, my mind often turned to my upcoming vacation.
Habang lecture, ang isip ko ay madalas na lumilingon sa aking darating na bakasyon.
5.1

ihagis, ituon

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
Mga Halimbawa
She turned her focus to the challenging puzzle in front of her.
Ibinaling niya ang kanyang atensyon sa mahirap na palaisipan sa harap niya.
06

umabot, magdiwang ng edad

to reach a certain age
Linking Verb: to turn a specific age
example
Mga Halimbawa
She 'll turn 40 next spring.
Siya ay magiging 40 sa susunod na tagsibol.
6.1

umabot, lumampas

to reach or pass a particular moment or hour, denoting a specific point in time
Linking Verb: to turn a specific time
example
Mga Halimbawa
It turned midnight, and the city streets were quiet.
Naging hatinggabi na, at tahimik ang mga kalye ng lungsod.
07

maging, magbago

to change or transform from one state or condition to another
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
example
Mga Halimbawa
The meeting turned chaotic when opposing viewpoints clashed.
Ang pulong ay naging magulo nang magbanggaan ang magkasalungat na pananaw.
7.1

papanisin, sirain

(with reference to milk) to cause to become sour or spoiled
Transitive: to turn milk
Complex Transitive: to turn milk [adj]
example
Mga Halimbawa
Be careful not to turn the milk by exposing it to high temperatures.
Mag-ingat na huwag masira ang gatas sa pamamagitan ng paglantad nito sa mataas na temperatura.
7.2

magbago, mag-iba ng kulay

(of foliage) to transition from one color to another, often due to seasonal changes
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
example
Mga Halimbawa
Foliage turns brown in winter.
Ang mga dahon ay nagiging kulay kayumanggi sa taglamig.
7.3

umasim, masira

(of milk) to become sour or spoiled
Intransitive
Linking Verb: to turn [adj]
example
Mga Halimbawa
Be careful not to let the milk sit in the sun; it'll turn in no time.
Mag-ingat na huwag hayaang umupo ang gatas sa araw; ito ay masisira kaagad.
7.4

gawing, baguhin

to make someone or something change into a particular state or condition
Complex Transitive: to turn sth [adj]
example
Mga Halimbawa
The unexpected betrayal had turned her trust wary.
Ang hindi inaasahang pagtataksil ay naging maingat ang kanyang tiwala.
7.5

magbago, mabago

to undergo a change in state or form
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The weather turned, and it began to rain.
Nagbago ang panahon, at nagsimulang umulan.
7.6

mawala sa sarili, mabaliw

to experience a loss of mental balance, resulting in irrational or disoriented behavior
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The constant stress at work caused him to turn over time.
Ang patuloy na stress sa trabaho ang nagdulot sa kanya na magbago sa paglipas ng panahon.
08

paikutin, hulmahin

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
Mga Halimbawa
He knows how to turn a tune, creating beautiful melodies.
Alam niya kung paano i-turn ang isang tunog, na lumilikha ng magagandang melodiya.
09

paikutin, hulmahin

to shape or mold an object or material by bending or manipulating it
Transitive: to turn sth
example
Mga Halimbawa
She skillfully turned the wire, shaping a graceful sculpture.
Mahusay niyang iniikot ang alambre, humuhubog ng isang magandang iskultura.
9.1

mag-ikot, maghulma

to carve or shape wood or metal using a particular tool or machine called lathe
Transitive: to turn a wooden or metal object
example
Mga Halimbawa
He turned a beautiful wooden bowl on the lathe.
Inikot niya ang isang magandang kahoy na mangkok sa torno.
9.2

ibabalik, araro

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
Mga Halimbawa
Turning the soil is an essential step before planting seeds.
Ang pagbabalik ng lupa ay isang mahalagang hakbang bago magtanim ng mga buto.
9.3

pahirin, bawasan ang talim

to intentionally bend back the edge of a blade to make it blunt and less sharp
Transitive: to turn a blade
example
Mga Halimbawa
The sword used in the theatrical performance was turned to ensure the actors' safety during fight scenes.
Ang espada na ginamit sa theatrical performance ay pinaul upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga aktor sa mga eksena ng laban.
9.4

yumuko, kumuba

to bend or curve due to pressure or force
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The heated plastic began to turn and take the desired shape.
Ang pinainit na plastik ay nagsimulang yumuko at kunin ang nais na hugis.
10

makamit, isagawa

to successfully achieve or accomplish a task or goal
Transitive: to turn an achievement
example
Mga Halimbawa
He turned a flawless performance at the piano recital.
Siya ay nagtagumpay sa isang walang kamaliang pagganap sa piano recital.
11

ilipat, ilagay

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
Mga Halimbawa
The principal turned the rowdy students loose in the gymnasium.
Pinalaya ng principal ang mga magulong estudyante sa gymnasium.
11.1

iligaw, pilitin na umatras

to make someone or a group move away or retreat
Transitive: to turn sb
example
Mga Halimbawa
The unexpected appearance of security personnel turned the protesters.
Ang hindi inaasahang paglitaw ng mga tauhan ng seguridad ay pinaikot ang mga nagproprotesta.
12

maibenta, umiikot

(of merchandise) to be bought or sold, often within a commercial or retail setting
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The new smartphones turned quickly at the electronics store.
Mabilis na naibenta ang mga bagong smartphone sa electronics store.
12.1

ibenta, alisin

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
Mga Halimbawa
To boost sales, they had to turn the seasonal merchandise quickly.
Upang mapalakas ang mga benta, kailangan nilang maibenta agad ang mga panahong kalakal.
13

baguhin, ibalik

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
Mga Halimbawa
His last-minute goal turned the match in favor of our team.
Ang kanyang huling-minutong gol ay nagpabago ng laro pabor sa ating koponan.
13.1

lumiko, magbago

(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
Mga Halimbawa
The soccer game turned when they scored a goal.
Ang laro ng soccer ay nagbago nang sila ay nakapuntos ng goal.
13.2

lumiko, salikop

to move around or bypass a defensive line or position to attack it from a different direction
Intransitive
Transitive: to turn sth
example
Mga Halimbawa
The general ordered his troops to turn the enemy's defensive line and attack them from the rear.
Inutusan ng heneral ang kanyang mga tropa na lumiko sa depensibong linya ng kaaway at atakehin sila mula sa likuran.
14

palitan, i-convert

to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something
Transitive: to turn sth to a level
example
Mga Halimbawa
Turn the heater to its highest setting.
I-rotate ang heater sa pinakamataas nitong setting.
01

turno, pagkakataon

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
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turn definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
She took her turn in the game, rolling the dice and moving her game piece.
02

liko, pagikot

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

liko, kurbada

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends
turn definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
The sharp turn in the mountain road made it difficult to drive at night.
Ang matalim na liko sa daang bundok ay nagpahirap sa pagmamaneho sa gabi.
04

pagliko, hindi inaasahang pag-unlad

an unforeseen development
05

pagliko, pag-ikot

the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
06

ikot, pihit

turning or twisting around (in place)
07

liko, pagikot

a movement in a new direction
08

ikot, lakad

taking a short walk out and back
09

pabor, serbisyo

a favor for someone
10

turno, pagganap

a specific performance or act, particularly on stage in theater or entertainment settings
example
Mga Halimbawa
The actor 's dramatic turn as Hamlet received rave reviews from critics.
Ang dramatikong pagganap ng aktor bilang Hamlet ay tumanggap ng masigabong papuri mula sa mga kritiko.
11

pagkakataon, pagkakataon

the opportunity in which player or a team gets to play offense
example
Mga Halimbawa
During the power play, it 's crucial for the hockey team to capitalize on their turn.
Sa panahon ng power play, mahalaga para sa hockey team na samantalahin ang kanilang turn.
12

turno, pagkakataon

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

turn, ikatlong kalye

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

pagliko, pagbabago

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another
example
Mga Halimbawa
The turn of the century brought significant technological advancements that reshaped society.
Ang pagbabago ng siglo ay nagdala ng makabuluhang pagsulong sa teknolohiya na muling humubog sa lipunan.
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