Turn

/tɜrn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A change in direction.

Take a turn to the right to get to the park.

An opportunity for someone to do something in a sequence.

It's your turn to play the game.

A characteristic movement or manner of action.

He has a unique turn of phrase that makes his writing stand out.

verb

To move in a circular direction around an axis or a point.

She turned the doorknob and walked into the room.

To change direction or course.

He turned left at the intersection.

To cause to change position or direction.

Please turn your attention to the presentation.

Middle English torne, from Old English turnian, of unknown origin.

turn the tables:

To reverse a situation to one's advantage.

turn a blind eye:

To ignore something deliberately.

turn over a new leaf:

To make a fresh start or change one's behavior.

To make a move or change one's approach.

I had to turn when I realized I wasn't making any progress.

To leave or exit a location.

Let's turn from this party; it's getting boring.