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turn

British pronunciation/tˈɜːn/
American pronunciation/ˈtɝn/
to turn
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to move something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position in relation to its previous position

synonyms : turn over
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1.1

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

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1.2

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

synonyms : move around
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1.3

to fold or unfold something, particularly a fabric

synonyms : bend
deform
flex
twist
antonyms : unbend
2

to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction

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2.1

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

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2.2

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

2.3

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

3

to shift or redirect one's course or path to face a different direction or follow a new route

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3.1

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

3.2

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

3.3

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

4

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

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4.1

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

5

to reach a certain age

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5.1

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

6

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

synonyms : change state
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6.1

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

6.2

to undergo a change in state or form

6.3

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

6.4

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

6.5

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

synonyms : ferment
sour
work
6.6

(of milk) to become sour or spoiled

synonyms : become
7

to carefully pour or transfer the contents from an upside-down container into another surface or container

synonyms : release
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8

to skillfully and artistically shape or craft something, like a tune, sentence, or remark, to give it an elegant and graceful form

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

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9.1

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

synonyms : plough
plow
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9.2

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

9.3

to bend or curve due to pressure or force

9.4

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

10

to successfully achieve or accomplish a task or goal

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11

to cause someone or something to leave where they are or be placed in a particular condition

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11.1

to make someone or a group move away or retreat

12

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

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12.1

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

13

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

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13.1

(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

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

14

to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something

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Turn
[NOUN]
1

the time when someone has the opportunity, obligation, or right to do a certain thing that everyone does successively in a group

synonyms : play
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2

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

synonyms : turning
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3

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

synonyms : bend
crook
twist
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4

an unforeseen development

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5

the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

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6

turning or twisting around (in place)

synonyms : twist
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7

a movement in a new direction

synonyms : turning
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8

taking a short walk out and back

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9

a favor for someone

synonyms : good turn
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10

a short performance that is part of a longer program

synonyms : act
bit
number
routine
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11

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

synonyms : bout
round
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12

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

synonyms : go
spell
tour
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13

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

synonyms : Fourth Street
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Examples
1The carpenter turned the piece of wood into a beautiful chair.
2To turn cartwheels/somersaults.
3The sky turned a light purple during the sunset.
4The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.
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