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
He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.
Ibin niya ang plorera upang ipakita ang mga bulaklak mula sa ibang anggulo.
He turned the bicycle handlebars to the right.
Ibinigay niya ang manibela ng bisikleta sa kanan.
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.
She turned down the collar of her dress to create a more relaxed look.
Tiniklop niya ang kuwelyo ng kanyang damit upang makalikha ng mas relaks na hitsura.
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.
He absentmindedly turned the pages of the old photo album.
Walang malay niyang binaliktad ang mga pahina ng lumang photo album.
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.
The Earth turns on its axis, causing day and night.
Ang Daigdig ay umiikot sa kanyang axis, na nagdudulot ng araw at gabi.
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.
I turned to face the mirror and adjusted my tie.
Lumingon ako para harapin ang salamin at inayos ang aking kurbata.
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.
She accidentally turned her ankle while running on the uneven pavement.
Hindi sinasadyang naipilipit niya ang kanyang bukung-bukungan habang tumatakbo sa hindi pantay na bangketa.
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.
He turned his body to face the audience as he began his speech.
Ibinigay niya ang kanyang katawan upang harapin ang madla habang sinisimulan niya ang kanyang talumpati.
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.
The acrobat 's specialty is to turn aerial twists in the circus.
Ang espesyalidad ng acrobat ay ang gumawa ng mga aerial twist sa circus.
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.
After kneading the dough, turn it onto a floured surface.
Pagkatapos ng pagmamasa ng masa, ibuhos ito sa isang ibabaw na may harina.
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.
After reaching the dead-end street, they had no choice but to turn around.
Pagkatapos maabot ang dead-end na kalye, wala silang choice kundi umuwi.
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
Fishermen often pay close attention to when the tide will turn, as it can affect their catch.
Madalas na binibigyan ng malapit na pansin ng mga mangingisda kung kailan magbabago ang alon, dahil maaari itong makaapekto sa kanilang huli.
We planned our beach picnic to coincide with the tide turning, providing more space on the sand.
Pinlano namin ang aming beach picnic upang magkasabay sa pagbabago ng tide, na nagbibigay ng mas maraming espasyo sa buhangin.
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.
I turned the car smoothly into the parking space at the mall.
Ibinigay ko nang maayos ang kotse sa parking space sa mall.
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.
Be cautious as you drive; the road ahead turns abruptly to the left.
Mag-ingat habang nagmamaneho; ang daan sa harap ay biglang lumingon pakaliwa.
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
When he mentioned her name, her thoughts turned to their last meeting.
Nang banggitin niya ang kanyang pangalan, ang kanyang mga iniisip ay napunta sa kanilang huling pagkikita.
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.
He turned his focus to the intriguing painting on the wall.
Ibinaling niya ang kanyang atensyon sa nakakaintrigang pintura sa dingding.
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.
I turned 20 last week, and it feels like a milestone.
Naging 20 taong gulang ako noong nakaraang linggo, at parang isang milestone ang pakiramdam.
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.
The clock on the wall turned six o'clock, signaling the end of the workday.
Ang orasan sa dingding ay tumutok sa alas sais, na nagpapahiwatig ng pagtatapos ng araw ng trabaho.
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.
The once clear water in the pond turned murky after the heavy rain.
Ang dating malinaw na tubig sa pond ay naging malabo matapos ang malakas na ulan.
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.
The warm weather can quickly turn the milk.
Ang mainit na panahon ay mabilis na makapagpapanis ng gatas.
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
The trees by the lake turn golden in autumn.
Ang mga puno sa tabi ng lawa ay nagiging ginto sa taglagas.
In the fall, the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange.
Sa taglagas, ang mga dahon ay nagiging matingkad na kulay ng pula at kahel.
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.
The power outage made the refrigerator stop working, and the milk turned.
Ang pagkawala ng kuryente ay nagpahinto sa paggana ng refrigerator, at ang gatas ay napanis.
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 stormy weather turned the sea a turbulent gray.
Ang maulap na panahon ay nagbago ng dagat sa isang magulong kulay abo.
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.
The economy turned, and businesses began to fail.
Ang ekonomiya ay lumiko, at ang mga negosyo ay nagsimulang mabigo.
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.
After the traumatic incident, she slowly began to turn.
Pagkatapos ng traumatic na insidente, unti-unti siyang nagsimulang mawala sa sarili.
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.
The author has a knack for turning phrases that resonate with readers.
Ang may-akda ay may kakayahan sa pag-ikot ng mga parirala na tumatakbo sa mga mambabasa.
09

paikutin, hulmahin

to shape or mold an object or material by bending or manipulating it
Transitive: to turn sth
example
Mga Halimbawa
The trees were turning their branches in the wind.
Ang mga puno ay umiikot ang kanilang mga sanga sa hangin.
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
She turned the table legs to perfection.
Inikot niya ang mga paa ng mesa nang perpekto.
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
The farmer turned the soil early in the morning.
Ang magsasaka ay nag-araro ng lupa nang maaga sa umaga.
We watched as the plow turned the rich earth.
Napanood namin ang araro na bumaliktad sa mayamang lupa.
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 chef had to turn the kitchen knives after sharpening them to avoid any accidents.
Kailangan ng chef na ibalik ang mga kutsilyo sa kusina pagkatapos patalasin ang mga ito upang maiwasan ang anumang aksidente.
When teaching knife safety, it 's essential to demonstrate how to turn the blade properly.
Kapag nagtuturo ng kaligtasan sa kutsilyo, mahalagang ipakita kung paano i-turn ang talim nang tama.
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.
Over time, the old book 's pages started to turn at the edges.
Sa paglipas ng panahon, ang mga pahina ng lumang libro ay nagsimulang yumuko sa mga gilid.
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.
The batter turned a double play.
Ang batter ay nagawa ang isang double play.
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.
The vet turned the rescued animals loose in the sanctuary.
Pinalaya ng beterinaryo ang mga hayop na nailigtas sa santuwaryo.
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.
The guard dogs were released to turn the intruders.
Ang mga asong bantay ay pinalaya upang paurungin ang mga intruder.
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.
The holiday decorations turned as December approached.
Naibenta ang mga dekorasyon ng piyesta habang papalapit ang Disyembre.
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
The store needed to turn its old inventory to make way for new products.
Kailangan ng tindahan na ipagbili ang lumang imbentaryo nito upang magkaroon ng puwang para sa mga bagong produkto.
The company had to turn their surplus supplies to create storage space.
Ang kumpanya ay kinailangang ipagbili ang kanilang labis na mga supply upang makalikha ng espasyo sa pag-iimbak.
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.
The underdog team turned the championship with their incredible performance.
Ang underdog team ay bumaligtad sa championship sa kanilang kamangha-manghang pagganap.
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
After a series of strategic moves, the situation on the battlefield turned, and the opposing army began to retreat.
Pagkatapos ng isang serye ng mga estratehikong paggalaw, ang sitwasyon sa larangan ng digmaan ay nagbago, at ang kalabang hukbo ay nagsimulang umatras.
As the negotiations progressed, the balance of power turned in favor of the smaller country, giving them a stronger position at the bargaining table.
Habang umuusad ang negosasyon, ang balanse ng kapangyarihan ay lumiko pabor sa mas maliit na bansa, na nagbigay sa kanila ng mas malakas na posisyon sa bargaining table.
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 cavalry unit was ordered to turn and attack the exposed flank of the enemy's formation.
Ang yunit ng kabalyerya ay inutusan na lumiko at atakehin ang nakalantad na tagiliran ng pormasyon ng kaaway.
The enemy army tried to turn our flank, but we were able to repel their attack.
Sinubukan ng kaaway na hukbo na lumiko sa aming tagiliran, ngunit nagawa naming itaboy ang kanilang pag-atake.
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 thermostat to 72 degrees.
I-turn ang thermostat sa 72 degrees.
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.
It was her turn to speak during the meeting, so she stood up and addressed the group.
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.
After the turn in the river, we spotted a family of ducks swimming calmly.
Pagkatapos ng liko sa ilog, nakita namin ang isang pamilya ng mga pato na tahimik na lumalangoy.
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.
Her comedic turn in the play had the audience roaring with laughter.
Ang kanyang komedyang pagganap sa dula ay nagpatawa nang malakas sa mga manonood.
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.
Each team gets a turn to serve the ball in volleyball.
Ang bawat koponan ay may turno para mag-serve ng bola sa volleyball.
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.
At the turn of the millennium, there were widespread fears about the Y2 K bug affecting computer systems worldwide.
Sa paglipat ng milenyo, may malawak na takot tungkol sa Y2K bug na nakakaapekto sa mga sistema ng computer sa buong mundo.
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