to turn over
Pronunciation
/ˈtɝn ˈoʊvɚ/
British pronunciation
/tˈɜːn ˈəʊvə/

Definition & Meaning of "turn over"in English

to turn over
[phrase form: turn]
01

to give something to someone

Ditransitive: to turn over sth to sb
to turn over definition and meaning
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Examples
The manager turned the project over to his capable team.
The athlete turned the trophy over to the next year's champion.
02

to cause an object to flip from its normal position

Transitive: to turn over sth
to turn over definition and meaning
example
Examples
The strong wind turned the umbrella over on the beach.
The clumsy waiter turned the tray over, causing a mess.
2.1

to be flipped from an upright position

Intransitive
example
Examples
The glass turned over, spilling its contents.
During the storm, the tree in our backyard turned over, exposing its roots.
03

to flip or rotate an object so that a different side is facing up

Transitive: to turn over sth
to turn over definition and meaning
example
Examples
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

to rotate or change position and face a different direction

Intransitive
to turn over definition and meaning
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Examples
The uncomfortable hotel mattress led the tired traveler to turn over countless times, seeking a more supportive position.
With a gentle nudge, the bottle turned over on the table, and it began rolling over towards the edge.
04

to stir the soil to enhance its quality for plants

Transitive: to turn over soil or gardening ground
example
Examples
The gardener turned the soil over before planting new flowers.
They turned over the garden beds in preparation for spring.
05

to engage in business activities that result in a specific amount of money

Transitive: to turn over merchandise or revenue
example
Examples
The startup turned over profits sooner than expected.
The store turned over a considerable amount of inventory during the clearance sale.
06

(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score

Transitive: to turn over the ball
example
Examples
The player turned over the ball, allowing the opposing team to gain an advantage.
The quarterback turned the ball over with an intercepted pass.
07

to create disorder in a space, often while searching for a specific item

Transitive: to turn over a space
example
Examples
He turned over the entire room looking for his lost keys.
The burglars turned the house over in search of valuables.
08

to carefully think about something

Transitive: to turn over an idea or thought
example
Examples
He turned over the proposal in his mind before deciding.
The manager turned over the options for the new project.
09

to activate the engine of a vehicle or machine

Transitive: to turn over an engine
example
Examples
He quickly turned over the motorcycle engine, eager to hit the road.
Can you please turn over the lawnmower engine while I check the fuel level?
9.1

(of an engine) to continue running properly

Intransitive
example
Examples
The generator would n't turn over despite multiple tries.
After a few attempts, the old lawnmower finally turned over and started.
10

to switch from one television channel to another

Dialectbritish flagBritish
Intransitive
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We often turn over during halftime to catch the highlights of other games.
The remote control makes it easy to turn over without getting up from the couch.
11

to attempt to steal from a location

Transitive: to turn over a place
InformalInformal
example
Examples
The group's attempt to turn the casino over failed when they were caught.
Despite increased security, robbers still turned the mansion over.
12

to use something in a different way than it was initially designed or intended for

Transitive: to turn over a space
example
Examples
The old factory building was turned over into a vibrant art studio for local artists.
The company decided to turn over its vacant warehouse space for use as a creative workspace.
13

(of a store) to sell existing goods and replace them with new items

Transitive: to turn over merchandise
example
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The bookstore regularly turns over its stock to feature new releases and keep the selection updated.
The store likes to turn its products over, selling the old ones to bring in new ones and keep things interesting for customers.
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