Rechercher
to turn over
[phrase form: turn]
01
confier, remettre
to give something to someone
Ditransitive: to turn over sth to sb
Example
The previous tenant turned over the apartment 's keys to the landlord.
I turned over the report to my supervisor.
Please turn over the documents to the receptionist.
02
retourner, renverser
to cause an object to flip from its normal position
Transitive: to turn over sth
Example
The car accident turned over the vehicle on the icy road.
The impact of the collision turned over the small boat.
2.1
se renverser, t retourner
to be flipped from an upright position
Intransitive
Example
The boat unexpectedly turned over in the rough waves.
The glass turned over, spilling its contents.
During the storm, the tree in our backyard turned over, exposing its roots.
03
retourner, plier
to flip or rotate an object so that a different side is facing up
Transitive: to turn over sth
Example
I always turn over my pillow for a cooler side during the night.
The record player turns over the vinyl to play the other side.
Let 's turn over the record to listen to the B-side.
3.1
retourner, se retourner
to rotate or change position and face a different direction
Intransitive
Example
The uncomfortable hotel mattress led the tired traveler to turn over countless times, seeking a more supportive position.
The pages of the book began to turn over as a gentle breeze swept through the room.
With a gentle nudge, the bottle turned over on the table, and it began rolling over towards the edge.
04
retourner, bêcher
to stir the soil to enhance its quality for plants
Transitive: to turn over soil or gardening ground
Example
They turned over the garden beds in preparation for spring.
The landscaper turned over the ground to create a new planting area.
The farmer turned over the fields to prepare for the upcoming crop.
05
générer des revenus, réaliser un chiffre d'affaires
to engage in business activities that result in a specific amount of money
Transitive: to turn over merchandise or revenue
Example
The online platform turned over impressive numbers of transactions.
The store turned over a considerable amount of inventory during the clearance sale.
The startup turned over profits sooner than expected.
06
perdre la balle, faire une perte de balle
(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score
Transitive: to turn over the ball
Example
Turning over the ball frequently cost the team valuable points.
The soccer team struggled after turning over possession in a critical moment.
The coach emphasized the importance of not turning over the ball in crucial situations.
07
mettre sens dessus dessous, rassembler en désordre
to create disorder in a space, often while searching for a specific item
Transitive: to turn over a space
Example
The team turned over the storage unit, searching for the misplaced equipment.
The toddler turned over the toy chest searching for a specific plaything.
He turned over the entire room looking for his lost keys.
08
réfléchir à, considérer
to carefully think about something
Transitive: to turn over an idea or thought
Example
The committee turned over the various aspects of the proposal.
The manager turned over the options for the new project.
He turned over the proposal in his mind before deciding.
09
démarrer, faire tourner
to activate the engine of a vehicle or machine
Transitive: to turn over an engine
Example
I turned over the car engine and headed for the highway.
Can you please turn over the lawnmower engine while I check the fuel level?
He quickly turned over the motorcycle engine, eager to hit the road.
9.1
démarrer, faire tourner
(of an engine) to continue running properly
Intransitive
Example
After a few attempts, the old lawnmower finally turned over and started.
In the frigid weather, the truck took a while to turn over.
The car struggled to turn over in the cold morning air.
10
changer de chaîne, passer à une autre chaîne
to switch from one television channel to another
Intransitive
Example
They always turn over the channels quickly when deciding on a movie.
We often turn over during halftime to catch the highlights of other games.
I always turn over during commercials to see if there 's anything better on.
11
Cambrioler, Voler
to attempt to steal from a location
Transitive: to turn over a place
InformalExample
Burglars aimed to turn over the store late at night.
A gang plotted to turn over various downtown businesses.
12
transformer, rénover
to use something in a different way than it was initially designed or intended for
Transitive: to turn over a space
Example
The old factory building was turned over into a vibrant art studio for local artists.
The classroom was turned over for an evening event, transforming into a venue for the school play.
The company decided to turn over its vacant warehouse space for use as a creative workspace.
13
écouler des stocks, renouveler le stock
(of a store) to sell existing goods and replace them with new items
Transitive: to turn over merchandise
Example
The antique shop periodically turns over its collection to offer customers a variety of unique finds.
The fashion boutique turns over its clothing collections each season to showcase the latest trends.
The bookstore regularly turns over its stock to feature new releases and keep the selection updated.
Exemple
The previous tenant turned over the apartment's keys to the landlord.
I turned over the report to my supervisor.
Please turn over the documents to the receptionist.
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