Turned

/tɜrnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to change direction or position; to rotate.
She turned the doorknob and opened the door.
to change from one state, condition, or form to another.
The leaves turned from green to yellow in the fall.
to direct one's gaze or attention.
He turned to look at her in surprise.
to become or cause to become.
The water turned cold as the sun went down.
to change (ages, years, etc.) as in turning a specific age.
She turned 30 last week.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old English 'ternan', of Germanic origin; related to German 'turnen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turned over a new leaf
To make a fresh start, especially by improving one's behavior.
turned a blind eye
To ignore something, often something wrong or illegal.
turned the tables
To reverse a situation, typically to one's advantage.
turn up the heat
To increase pressure or intensity in a situation.

Related Words

turn
To cause to move around a center point.
rotation
The act of turning around an axis.
twist
To turn something in a spiral shape.

Slang Meanings

To get turned up
That party was so good, everyone was turned up!
Turnt
They were completely turnt by the end of the night.