(of a page on a printed document) To look at the other side of
(of wood, metal, etc.) To shape on a lathe
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To become or turn out to be
“What started as an innocuous statement would turn into a controversial debate about our freedoms and liberties.”
To become something different
To move something or oneself in a circular direction or motion
“We greased the axle and packed the ball bearings with grease to ensure that the wheels would turn properly.”
To move to face in another direction
“We followed the narrow path that would seemingly turn in random directions after a few steps.”
To turn around and head in the opposite direction
“After changing my mind, I would turn and head back the way I had come.”
To change or cause to change in nature, state, form, or color
“The developers would turn the old factory into an apartment block.”
To make a financial return from
“We never thought that our risky investment would turn such a healthy profit.”
To become sour or tainted
“The milk would quickly turn after being left out of the fridge for a few days.”
To cause to have opposite (usually negative) opinions about someone or something
“Sheila would turn Robert's friends against him out of spite.”
To change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
“I would turn from my past political leanings after doing some reading.”
To twist a body part
“He would turn his ankle and collapse to the ground in pain.”
To pass the age or time of
“Life truly begins once you turn forty.”
To affect or be affected with nausea or giddiness
“The true facts of this ghastly case will turn your stomach.”
(turn to) To use or resort to someone or something
“After he threatened legal action, I would have to reluctantly turn to my lawyer again.”
(turn to) To start doing or becoming involved with
“Having failed at acting, he would turn to singing instead.”
To move (something) so as to be aimed or pointed in a particular direction
“She would turn her camera towards the ancient statue, hoping to take a memorable photo of the grand monument.”
To begin, or go on, to consider next
“For further information, we must, therefore, turn to an examination of the object itself.”
(of a page on a printed document) To look at the other side of
“Talk to your child about what you see on the pages of books, and encourage your child to turn the pages of the book.”
(of a vehicle) To go round a bend or corner
“His car would turn the corner from Sunset Boulevard, and we would get in and ride to his ranch.”
To perform a somersault or cartwheel
“Being able to balance on her hands, turn cartwheels, tumble and flip is part of who she is.”
(of wood, metal, etc.) To shape on a lathe
“Part of his job is to turn wood on a lathe and tend the museum's medieval garden.”
To move, or cause to move, in a spiral or curved course
To meditate, ponder, or think deeply about something
To be controlled or determined by
To break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting
To wiggle, fidget or play with
To twist and turn with quick writhing movements
To abandon or leave something or someone
To corrupt, or to prove harmful or destructive to
To turn over, or cause to turn over, with a sudden quick movement
To make contact or communication with
To recur, or break out anew after a dormant period
To bend or turn outwards
To retrace one's steps or change direction abruptly
To execute a quick, acrobatic movement where the body rotates end over end
To break up into small pieces as the result of impact
To return or change back to a former state
To grimace or flinch out of pain or distress
To cause to become
To cover or wrap around tightly or closely
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
To rephrase words or translate them into another language
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
To delve into or hollow out a surface or ground
To devote effort to something
To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
To disturb mentally or emotionally
To cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
To present for consideration
To perform a series of actions on something
The process of becoming different
Plural for an act of moving something in a circular direction around an axis or point
“With a turn of the key, the large oak doors would heave open.”
Plural for an obligation to do something that comes successively to each of a number of people
“Whose turn is it to do the cleaning this week?”
Plural for an opportunity to do something that comes successively to each of a number of people
“Soon, it will be your turn to shine and impress the judges with your immense talent.”
Plural for a chance to make a move, typically in a game
“It's your turn. So decide if want to call or fold with your poker hand.”
Plural for a change of direction when moving
“The map would indicate that it was necessary to make a turn at the next intersection.”
Plural for a bend or curve in a road, path, river, etc.
“We drove around the sharp turn at the end of the narrow street.”
Plural for a place where a road meets or branches off another
“He slowed down as he approached the turn near the restaurant.”
(good, or equivalent, turn) Plural for an act that helps someone
“I decided to do my neighbor a good turn by walking her dog for her while she was seeing the doctor.”
(bad, or equivalent, turn) Plural for an act that hinders or harms someone
“He always said that sooner or later he'd get anyone who did him a bad turn.”
Plural for a change in temperament or circumstance, especially sudden
“When he finally agreed to take his medication, his health would take a turn for the better!”
Plural for a sudden experience of emotion or a mental condition or disorder
“Her sudden turn of dizziness may have been caused by dehydration.”
Plural for a shock
“It gave us quite a turn one morning when we glanced out of the window to see a great grey hunter towering over the fence.”
Plural for a short performance, especially one of a number given by different performers in succession
“His comic turn failed to save him from nine months' hard labor.”
Plural for a short walk or ride
“Let's take a turn around the park.”
Plural for an affection or proclivity for a person, activity or thing
“I have a turn for a little elegance, but I must dispense with it, content with ordinary things and common decency.”
Plural for a fold or pleat
Plural for a single ring in a coil
Plural for one nature, especially in terms of how it affects their behavior
Plural for a short comic performance
Plural for a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events
Plural for an acquired or natural skill at doing something
Plural for an unusual occurrence or turn of events
Plural for an unexpected development or turn of events
Plural for an attempt or trial at something
Plural for the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others
Plural for an instance, occurrence, or pass of performing an action, task, or procedure
Plural for an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause
Plural for a boat's course relative to the direction of the wind
Plural for the posture of a part of the body, typically reflecting a person's feelings or intentions
Plural for a severe or sudden twist, especially of a limb
Plural for a favorable circumstance or occasion
Plural for a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing that serves to identify them
Plural for a fresh set of people (or workers) relieving others
Plural for a wriggling movement
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