Meaning & Definition of word "Turning"

Turning

/ˈtɜrnɪŋ/

1. the act of turning something or the state of being turned.
- Example: The turning of the tide affected the fishing conditions.
2. a place or point of change in direction.
- Example: There is a sharp turning in the road ahead.

1. the action of changing direction or position.
- Example: He is turning the steering wheel to the right.
2. to change something's direction or orientation.
- Example: She is turning the page of the book.
3. to rotate or revolve around an axis.
- Example: The Earth is constantly turning on its axis.

Middle English turninge, from the verb turn.

turning point:

A time at which a crucial change occurs.

turning the page:

To move on from a situation or a chapter in life.

turning heads:

To attract attention, often through appearance.

turn:

To move something in a circular direction.

revolve:

To move in a circle around a central point.

Meaning: To change one's attitude or direction suddenly.

Example Sentence: He was turning on a dime when he learned about the new opportunity.

Meaning: To perform a maneuver or quick change.

Example Sentence: She was turning tricks to make some extra cash.