Turn

/tˈɜːn/

/ˈtɝn/

Definizione e Significato di "turn"

to turn

VERBO

girare, ruotare

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

1.1

piegare, ripiegare

to fold or unfold something, particularly a fabric

1.2

girare, voltare

(with reference to a book, magazine, etc.) to move a page so that one can read or look at its other side

1.3

girare

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

girare

to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction

Intransitive

2.1

torcere, infortunare

(with reference to one's ankle) to twist suddenly, particularly in a way that causes a sprain

2.2

girare, ruotare

to change the direction or orientation of a body part so that it faces a different way

2.3

girare, voltare

to perform a movement that involves moving one's body in a circle

versare, trasferire

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

girare, cambiare direzione

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

4.1

cambiare, girare

(of the tide) to change its direction or flow from either incoming to outgoing or vice versa

4.2

girare, voltare

to change the direction of something's movement by rotating or steering it

4.3

girare, curvare

(of roads, paths, or rivers) to change direction by bending or curving in a particular way

rivolgersi a, concentrarsi su

(of one's attention or interest) to shift or focus on a particular subject, matter, or idea

Transitive: to turn to a topic

5.1

indirizzare, concentrare

to direct one's attention or interest toward something or away from it

compire, raggiungere

to reach a certain age

Linking Verb: to turn a specific age

6.1

diventare, tornare

to reach or pass a particular moment or hour, denoting a specific point in time

diventare

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

become

get

grow

Linking Verb: to turn [adj]

7.1

fermentare, rovinare

(with reference to milk) to cause to become sour or spoiled

7.2

cambiarsi, diventare

(of foliage) to transition from one color to another, often due to seasonal changes

7.3

cagliare, andare a male

(of milk) to become sour or spoiled

7.4

trasformare, cambiare

to make someone or something change into a particular state or condition

7.5

cambiare, trasformarsi

to undergo a change in state or form

7.6

impazzire, perdere la ragione

to experience a loss of mental balance, resulting in irrational or disoriented behavior

modellare, forgiare

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

modellare, plasmare

to shape or mold an object or material by bending or manipulating it

Transitive: to turn sth

9.1

tornire, lavorare

to carve or shape wood or metal using a particular tool or machine called lathe

9.2

arare, zappare

to break up the soil in order to prepare it for planting crops, particularly with a plow

9.3

ripiegare, appiattire

to intentionally bend back the edge of a blade to make it blunt and less sharp

9.4

piegare, curvare

to bend or curve due to pressure or force

realizzare, compiere

to successfully achieve or accomplish a task or goal

Transitive: to turn an achievement

liberare, rilasciare

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

11.1

far girare, deviare

to make someone or a group move away or retreat

vendere, andare a ruba

(of merchandise) to be bought or sold, often within a commercial or retail setting

Intransitive

12.1

vendere, smaltire

to sell, exchange, or dispose of items, typically goods or stock, particularly to create space for new items or generate revenue

voltare, cambiare

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

13.1

cambiare, voltare

(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

13.2

contornare, girare

to move around or bypass a defensive line or position to attack it from a different direction

cambiare, modificare

to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something

Transitive: to turn sth to a level

Turn

SOSTANTIVO

turno

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

curva, manovra

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

curva

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

una svolta, un cambiamento

an unforeseen development

girata, volta

the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

torno, giro

turning or twisting around (in place)

girata, turno

a movement in a new direction

passeggiata, giro

taking a short walk out and back

un favore, un turno

a favor for someone

esibizione, interpretazione

a specific performance or act, particularly on stage in theater or entertainment settings

What is a "turn"?

A turn is a specific performance, moment, or segment within a show, often featuring a distinct act or scene presented by a performer or group. It contributes to the overall production by showcasing the talents of the performers and advancing the storyline or theme of the event. Each turn involves a deliberate presentation or display designed to engage the audience and enhance the entertainment value of the performance.

turno, occasione

the opportunity in which player or a team gets to play offense

turno, periodo di lavoro

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

turno, giro

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

What is the "turn"?

The turn is the fourth community card dealt in poker games like Texas hold 'em and Omaha. It is placed face-up in the center of the table after the betting round following the flop. The turn is important because it gives players more information about the potential strength of their hand, and it leads to a new round of betting. After the turn, the fifth and final community card, called the river, is dealt, followed by the final betting round. Players use the turn along with the other community cards and their hole cards to make the best possible hand.

il giro, la transizione

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

turn

overturn

return

turned

adj

turned

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