Sign Up Sign In 中文

Meaning ofturnin English

turn

uk//tɜːn//

Pluralturns
Past Tenseturned
Participle Verbturning
Third Person Singularturns

Definitions

Verb
1. to change direction or orientation by rotation; altering position
  The car will turn left at the next intersection.
2. change direction while moving; pivot
  Please turn the page to continue reading.
3. to rotate around a central point; change direction
  The wheel will turn slowly around its axis.
4. to rotate around a internal axis; changing direction
  The driver had to turn the steering wheel sharply.
5. to reach a certain age; mature
  She will turn 30 years old next month.
6. to cause nausea; disgust
  The rotten smell began to turn my stomach.
7. to feel dizzy; disoriented
  After standing up too quickly, she began to turn and felt unsteady.
8. to feel nauseous; queasy
  The smell of rotten fish started to turn her stomach and make her feel sick.
9. to move in a curve; change direction
  The car began to turn left at the intersection to avoid the traffic.
10. to change condition; alter attitude
  The company will turn its focus to renewable energy sources.
11. to twist or sprain (a body part)
  She had to turn her ankle to get out of the narrow space.
12. to change condition or attitude; become something
  The company will turn more aggressive in its marketing strategy.
13. to undergo a fundamental transformation; metamorphose
  The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly after metamorphosis.
14. to change someone's sexual orientation; awaken preference
  The therapist tried to turn the patient's attention to their childhood experiences.
15. to rebel; go against former tolerance
  The corrupt government's actions caused many citizens to turn against it.
16. to change condition; alter personality or perspective
  The near-death experience began to turn her perspective on life and its meaning.
17. to shape on a lathe; rotate precisely
  The carpenter used a lathe to turn the wood into a perfect cylinder.
18. to repel undead magically; divinely
  The priest performed a ritual to turn the undead creature away from the village.
19. shape something by rotating it; using a tool
  The woodworker used a lathe to make a smooth turn on the wooden leg.
20. give form or shape to something; adapt
  The artist will turn the clay into a beautiful sculpture.
21. position by folding; using folds
  The tailor had to turn the seam of the dress to make it fit perfectly.
22. to navigate through printed material
  To turn the page, press the button on the screen.
23. to make the ball move sideways (in cricket)
  The bowler's skillful turn of the ball caught the batsman off guard.
24. to move sideways off the pitch
  The baseball player had to turn off the pitch to avoid being hit.
25. to become or begin something
  The company will turn into a leading provider of renewable energy solutions.
26. to change leaf color in autumn
  The leaves on the trees start to turn as autumn arrives.
27. to spoil or become sour; go bad
  The milk will turn if you don't store it in the refrigerator.
28. to make something sour; ferment or curdle
  The milk will turn if you don't store it in the refrigerator.
29. to transform into a supernatural being
  The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly after metamorphosis.
30. to transform into a supernatural being; fantasy context
  According to legend, the witch's spell would turn her into a powerful sorceress.
31. to change one's personal condition or state
  The near-death experience began to turn her perspective on life and its meaning.
32. to switch personalities; professional wrestling
  The wrestler's ability to turn and adapt to different situations made him a fan favorite.
33. to change course or approach; take a new direction
  The company will turn its strategy to focus on sustainable energy.
34. to complete or finish something; overcome
  The team worked hard to turn the project around and meet the deadline.
35. to make a profit or earn money
  The company will turn a significant profit from the new investment.
36. to pass an opponent in soccer
  The soccer player made a quick turn to pass her opponent and score a goal.
37. to reposition a fetus for delivery
38. to invert type temporarily; substitute exhausted sorts
39. to translate or interpret language
40. to attack undead magically
Noun
1. a game player's move; sequential action
  It's her turn to make a move in the chess game.
2. a scheduled work period; allotted time
  The nurse worked an eight-hour turn at the hospital yesterday.
3. a shared chance or opportunity; in sequence
  It's my turn to do the household chores this week.
4. a walk to and fro
  The tourists took a turn around the park to enjoy the scenery.
5. rotation about an axis (in one direction)
  The Earth's rotation is a turn that takes 24 hours to complete.
6. change of direction or orientation
  The car made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle on the road.
7. an act of kindness (or malice) towards someone
  Her generous turn towards the charity was widely appreciated.
8. a person's nature; personality
  The turn of her personality was quite surprising to her friends.
9. a pass behind or through an object (rope context)
  The climber took a turn around the rock to secure the rope.
10. rotation around a central axis; returning to initial state
  The Earth's turn on its axis causes day and night cycles.
11. a short comedic act (performance)
  The comedian's turn at the microphone was hilarious.
12. passing an opponent (soccer)
  The soccer player made a quick turn around her opponent to score.
13. a communal card (poker)
  The poker player drew a turn to complete her hand.
14. a spinning ball movement (cricket)
  The bowler's turn of the ball caught the batsman off guard.
15. a unit of plane angle measurement
  The architect used a turn of 90 degrees to design the building.
16. a musical figure; note pattern sequence
  The musician practiced the complex turn in the melody to perfect her performance.
17. time to complete a project
  The team was given a tight turn to finish the project before the deadline.
18. a period of giddiness or dizziness; disorientation
  After standing up too quickly, she felt a turn and had to hold onto something.
19. a change in situation or mood
  The company's financial struggles marked a turn in their business strategy.
20. a coil's single loop
  The engineer designed a machine that could make a precise turn in the metal rod.
21. an upside-down character substitute (in printing)
22. a stockjobber's profit (from buying and selling)

Compounds / Phrases