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turn
verb
\ ˈtərn
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turned;
turning;
turns
Definition of turn
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve
turn a wheel turn a crank
b(1)
: to cause to move around so as to effect a desired end (as of locking, opening, or shutting)
turned the knob till the door opened
(2)
: to affect or alter the functioning of (something, such as a mechanical device) or the level of (something, such as sound) by such movement
turn the oven to 400° turn the music to full volume
c
: to execute or perform by rotating or revolving
turn handsprings
d
: to twist out of line or shape : wrench
had turned his ankle
2a(1)
: to cause to change position by moving through an arc of a circle
turned her chair to the fire
(2)
: to cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
turn the page
(3)
: to cause (a scale) to move so as to register weight
b
: to revolve mentally : think over : ponder
3a
: to reverse the sides or surfaces of : invert
turn pancakes turn the shirt inside out
: such as
(1)
: to dig or plow so as to bring the lower soil to the surface
turn the compost weekly
(2)
: to make (a garment) over by reversing the material and resewing
turn a collar
(3)
: to invert (something, such as a character, rule, or slug) feet up and face down in setting type
b
: to reverse or upset the order or disposition of
everything was turned topsy-turvy
d
: to set in another especially contrary direction
4a
: to bend or change the course of : divert
a battle that turned the tide of history
b
: to bend a course around or about : round
turned the corner at full speed
c
: to cause to retreat
used fire hoses to turn the mob
d
: to alter the drift, tendency, or expected result of
5a(1)
: to direct or point (something, such as the face) in a specified way or direction
(2)
: to present by a change in direction or position
turning his back to his guests
b
: to direct (something, such as the attention or mind) toward or away from something
d(1)
: to cause to rebound or recoil
turns their argument against them
(2)
: to make antagonistic : prejudice
turn a child against its mother
f
: to bring to bear (as by aiming, pointing, or focusing) : train
turned the light into the dark doorway turned a questioning eye toward her
6a(1)
: to make acid or sour
(2)
: to change the color of (foliage)
(2)
: translate, paraphrase
c
: to cause to become of a specified nature or appearance
turned him into a frog embarrassment turned her face red
d
: to exchange for something else
turn coins into paper money
e
: to cause to defect to another side
7a
: to shape especially in a rounded form by applying a cutting tool while revolving in a lathe
b
: to give a rounded form to by any means
turn the heel of a sock
c
: to shape or mold artistically, gracefully, or neatly
a well turned phrase
8
: to make a fold, bend, or curve in:
a
: to form by bending
turn a lead pipe
9a
: to gain in the course of business
turning a quick profit
b
: to keep (money, goods, etc.) moving
specifically
: to dispose of (a stock) to make room for another
c
: to make use of
turned her education to advantage
d
: to carry to completion : pull off
turned a double play turn a deal
10
: to engage in (an act of prostitution)
turn tricks
1a
: to move around on an axis or through an arc of a circle : rotate
b(1)
: to become focused on something specified
the conversation turned to baseball
(2)
: to have as a decisive factor : hinge
the argument turns on a point of logic the outcome of the game turned on an interception
(3)
: to have a center (as of interest) in something specified
the discussion turned on the overall worth of the project
c
: to become giddy or dizzy : spin
heights always made his head turn
2a
: to direct one's course
b(1)
: to reverse a course or direction
the tide has turned
(2)
: to have a reactive usually adverse effect
c
: to take a different course or direction
turned toward home the main road turns sharply to the right
3a
: to change position (as of one's head) so as to face another way
everyone turned to stare
b
: to face toward or away from someone or something
flowers turn toward the light
c
: to change one's attitude or reverse one's course of action to one of opposition or hostility
felt the world had turned against him
d
: to make a sudden violent assault especially without evident cause
dogs turning on their owners
4a
: to direct one's attention to or away from someone or something
c
: to direct one's efforts or activity : devote or apply oneself
turned to the study of the law turned to a life of crime
d(1)
: to change one's religion
(2)
: to go over to another side or party : defect
5a
: to become changed, altered, or transformed
the weather turned
: such as
(1)
: to change color
the leaves have turned
(2)
: to become sour, rancid, or tainted