Definitions

1. noun

a change in direction, position, or course; a rotation or a spin

“The turn on the road caused her car to skid.”

2. noun

an opportunity to do something, especially to take action or make a decision

“It’s your turn to decide what movie to watch tonight.”

3. noun

a period of time spent doing or enjoying something

“She took a turn on the piano before dinner.”

4. noun

a section or stage in a process or activity

“The turn of the century brought many changes to society.”

5. verb

to change direction or position, especially in a rotating or spinning motion

“The wheel turned slowly around its axis.”

6. verb

to move or cause something to move in a rotating or spinning motion

“The dancers turned to face their partners.”

7. verb

to cause something to change or become different

“The new policy will turn the company’s fortunes around.”

8. verb

to take or have a turn at doing something

“It’s my turn to drive the car.”

9. verb

to happen or occur at a particular time

“The event will turn out to be a huge success.”

10. verb

to twist or bend something

“The fabric turned easily under the scissors.”

11. verb

to make something become different or change its nature

“The heat turned the metal into a liquid.”

12. adverb

in a rotating or spinning motion

“The dancers turned around the stage quickly.”

13. adverb

in the opposite direction

“She turned back to face the crowd.”

14. adverb

in a different way or manner

“The new policy will turn the company’s fortunes around in a positive way.”