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to turn in
[phrase form: turn]
01
to enter a place by making a turn from a road or path
Transitive: to turn in a vehicle
Examples
She turned her bike in to the bike rack effortlessly.
Can you turn the delivery truck in without hitting the curb?
02
to give someone or something to the authorities or the person in charge
Transitive: to turn in sb to an authority
Examples
The captain turned in the captured enemy spies to the authorities.
The detective turned the criminal in to the police.
03
to get ready for sleep
Intransitive
Examples
The travelers turned in early to catch an early morning flight.
The camping group turned in when the campfire burned low.
04
to perform something, like a task or a show
Transitive: to turn in a task or performance
Examples
The actor turned the emotional scene in beautifully.
The team turned in a stellar presentation during the business conference.
05
to deliver something, like assignments or paperwork, to the relevant person or entity
Dialect
American
American
Transitive: to turn in sth
Examples
Please turn in your feedback forms before leaving the seminar.
He turned in his resignation letter last week.
