turn
🇺🇸
/tɜːrn/
🇬🇧
/tɜːn/
verb
A1
Rotate or cause to rotate around a point.
He turned the wheel to steer the car.
A1
Change direction while moving.
She turned at the corner to avoid the traffic.
A1
Move something to a different orientation.
Turn the mattress over to use the fresh side.
A1
Change direction while traveling.
The road turns sharply before the bridge.
A1
Curve or bend in a certain direction.
The path turns left after the oak tree.
A1
Flip a page in a book or magazine.
Turn the page to continue reading.
A2
Change state or become different.
The leaves turn brown in autumn.
R
Direct something towards a goal or area.
Turn your attention to the lecture.
R
Begin to come in or go out, as with the tide.
The tide turns at noon.
R
Guide or introduce into a particular place or condition.
Turn the horse into the stable.
R
Shape by turning on a lathe.
The potter turned the vase on the wheel.
R
Perform a circular movement.
The children turned cartwheels in the yard.
R
Change the course or outcome of a game.
A lucky goal turned the match in their favor.
R
Reach a certain age or time.
She will turn twenty-one next year.
R
Feel nauseous or cause to feel nauseous.
The smell made her turn.
R
Craft by turning on a lathe.
The craftsman turned the wood into a beautiful bowl.
noun
A1
A person's chance to do something.
It's your turn to wash the dishes.
A2
A change in direction while moving.
Make a left turn at the traffic light.
R
A place where a road diverges.
Take the next turn to the lake.
R
A bend in a road or path.
The car skidded around the sharp turn.
B1
An act of turning something around.
The key gave a final turn and the engine started.
R
A change in the course of events.
The scandal took an unexpected turn.
R
A short performance or act.
She did a song and dance turn at the party.
R
A short walk.
Let's take a turn in the garden.
R
A sudden illness or fainting spell.
Grandma had a turn and fell to the floor.
translation
Rotate or cause to rotate around a point.; Change direction while moving.; Move something to a different orientation.; Change direction while traveling.; Curve or bend in a certain direction.; Flip a page in a book or magazine.; Change state or become different.; Direct something towards a goal or area.; Begin to come in or go out, as with the tide.; Guide or introduce into a particular place or condition.; Shape by turning on a lathe.; Perform a circular movement.; Change the course or outcome of a game.; Reach a certain age or time.; Feel nauseous or cause to feel nauseous.; Craft by turning on a lathe.
A person's chance to do something.; A change in direction while moving.; A place where a road diverges.; A bend in a road or path.; An act of turning something around.; A change in the course of events.; A short performance or act.; A short walk.; A sudden illness or fainting spell.
Word Forms
3rd Present
turns
Progressive
turning
Past
turned
Perfect
turned
Plural
turns