turn

nouns

a circular segment of a curve

"a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"

bend, crook, turn, twist

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

"he took a turn to the right"

turn, turning

(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

"it is my turn"; "it is still my play"

play, turn

an unforeseen development

"events suddenly took an awkward turn"

turn, turn of events, twist

a movement in a new direction

"the turning of the wind"

turn, turning

the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

"he made an abrupt turn away from her"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented

change of direction, reorientation

turning or twisting around (in place)

"with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

turn, twist

a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

"it's my go"; "a spell of work"

go, spell, tour, turn

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

bout, round, turn

a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

"he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"

act, bit, number, routine, turn

a favor for someone

"he did me a good turn"

good turn, turn

taking a short walk out and back

"we took a turn in the park"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

the act of walking somewhere

"he took a walk after lunch"

walk

verbs

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

"Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"

turn

is derived from

is derived from

see also

see also

see also

verb group

cause to move around or rotate

"turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

"He moved his hand slightly to the right"

move

undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

"We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

change state, turn

is derived from

turning

see also

turn around

see also

turn off

undergo a change or development

"The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"

become, turn

cause to move around or rotate

"turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"

turn

verb group

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

"Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"

turn

verb group

cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

"turn your face to the wall"; "turn the car around"; "turn your dance partner around"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

"Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant"

displace, move

change to the contrary

"The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern"

change by reversal, reverse, turn

see also

turn on

see also

turn off

pass to the other side of

"turn the corner"; "move around the obstacle"

move around, turn

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

"The weather turned nasty"; "She grew angry"

grow, turn

let (something) fall or spill from a container

"turn the flour onto a plate"

release, turn

move around an axis or a center

"The wheels are turning"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

"He moved his hand slightly to the right"

move

cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

"turn a page of a book"

turn, turn over

is derived from

turner

to send or let go

"They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

cause to go somewhere

"The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp"; "He directed all his energies into his dissertation"

direct, send

to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

"Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring"

plough, plow, turn

shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

"turn the legs of the table"; "turn the clay on the wheel"

turn

is derived from

turner

is derived from

turnery

is derived from

turnery

verb group

accomplish by rotating

"turn a somersault"; "turn cartwheels"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

give shape or form to

"shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

form, shape

change color

"In Vermont, the leaves turn early"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

"The weather turned nasty"; "She grew angry"

grow, turn

is a type of (narrower)

change color, often in an undesired manner

"The shirts discolored"

color, colour, discolor, discolour

twist suddenly so as to sprain

"wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"

rick, sprain, turn, twist, wrench, wrick

cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

"The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him"; "The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold"

turn

verb group

undergo a change or development

"The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"

become, turn

is a type of (narrower)

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

alter, change, modify

accomplish by rotating

"turn a somersault"; "turn cartwheels"

turn

is derived from

turner

verb group

shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

"turn the legs of the table"; "turn the clay on the wheel"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

get (something) done

"I did my job"

do, perform

get by buying and selling

"the company turned a good profit after a year"

turn

domain category

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

commerce, commercialism, mercantilism

is a type of (narrower)

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work"

acquire, get

cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

"turn your face to the wall"; "turn the car around"; "turn your dance partner around"

turn

verb group

cause to move around or rotate

"turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

"Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant"

displace, move

channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

"The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction"; "people turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

cause to go somewhere

"The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp"; "He directed all his energies into his dissertation"

direct, send

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

"bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"

bend, deform, flex, turn, twist

alter the functioning or setting of

"turn the dial to 10"; "turn the heat down"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

handle and cause to function

"do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

control, operate

direct at someone

"She turned a smile on me"; "They turned their flashlights on the car"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

"Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

aim, direct, take, take aim, train

have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

"She called on her Representative to help her"; "She turned to her relatives for help"

call on, turn

go sour or spoil

"The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"

ferment, sour, turn, work

become officially one year older

"She is turning 50 this year"

turn

is a type of (narrower)

grow old or older

"She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"

age, get on, maturate, mature, senesce