turn around

/tˈɜːn ɐɹˈaʊnd/

to turn around

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: turn]

to turn something or ourselves in another direction

to experience a significant and often unexpected change, particularly one that brings about great success

synonyms : pick up

improve dramatically

*** Change to the opposite direction from a previous position

to reverse the expected outcome of something, particularly a game, and cause it to develop in a different way

** To make someone confused, disoriented, or lost

*** Produce; to output; to generate

** To distort the purpose, intention, or content of something

Turn around

turning in an opposite direction or position

synonyms : reversal

Examples

1. When he heard his name, he turned around.

2. The hiker turned around after realizing he had left his backpack.

3. When you reach the dead end, you have to turn around.

4. When I entered the room, everyone turned around to look at me.