turn meaning and definition

TURN noun

Definition of turn (noun)

1. a circular segment of a curve
   • "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"
   • synonyms: bend, crook, twist
2. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
   • "he took a turn to the right"
   • synonyms: turning
3. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
   • "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
   • synonyms: play
4. an unforeseen development
   • "events suddenly took an awkward turn"
   • synonyms: turn of events, twist
5. a movement in a new direction
   • "the turning of the wind"
   • synonyms: turning
6. the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
   • "he made an abrupt turn away from her"
7. turning or twisting around (in place)
   • "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"
   • synonyms: twist
8. a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
   • "it's my go"; "a spell of work"
   • synonyms: go, spell, tour
9. (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
   • synonyms: bout, round
10. 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"
    • synonyms: act, bit, number, routine
11. a favor for someone
    • "he did me a good turn"
    • synonyms: good turn
12. taking a short walk out and back
    • "we took a turn in the park"

TURN verb

Definition of turn (verb)

1. 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"
2. 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"
   • synonyms: change state
3. undergo a change or development
   • "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"
   • synonyms: become
4. cause to move around or rotate
   • "turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"
5. 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"
   • synonyms: change by reversal, reverse
6. pass to the other side of
   • "turn the corner"; "move around the obstacle"
   • synonyms: move around
7. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
   • "The weather turned nasty"; "She grew angry"
   • synonyms: grow
8. let (something) fall or spill from a container
   • "turn the flour onto a plate"
   • synonyms: release
9. move around an axis or a center
   • "The wheels are turning"
10. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
    • "turn a page of a book"
    • synonyms: turn over
11. to send or let go
    • "They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion"
12. to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
    • "Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"; "turn the earth in the Spring"
    • synonyms: plough, plow
13. shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
    • "turn the legs of the table"; "turn the clay on the wheel"
14. change color
    • "In Vermont, the leaves turn early"
15. 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"
    • synonyms: rick, sprain, twist, wrench, wrick
16. 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"
17. accomplish by rotating
    • "turn a somersault"; "turn cartwheels"
18. get by buying and selling
    • "the company turned a good profit after a year"
19. 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"
20. 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"
21. 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"
    • synonyms: bend, deform, flex, twist
    • antonym: unbend
22. alter the functioning or setting of
    • "turn the dial to 10"; "turn the heat down"
23. direct at someone
    • "She turned a smile on me"; "They turned their flashlights on the car"
24. 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"
    • synonyms: call on
25. go sour or spoil
    • "The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"
    • synonyms: ferment, sour, work
26. become officially one year older
    • "She is turning 50 this year"