Turn: meaning, definitions and examples

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turn

 

[ tɜːn ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

change direction

To change direction or orientation by moving around an axis.

Synonyms

pivot, rotate, twist

Examples of usage

  • He turned the key in the lock.
  • She turned the steering wheel to the left.
Context #2 | Noun

act of changing direction

The act of changing or shifting direction or orientation.

Synonyms

pivot, rotation, twist

Examples of usage

  • With a quick turn, he avoided the obstacle in his path.
  • The sudden turn of events caught everyone by surprise.

Translations

Translations of the word "turn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 virar

🇮🇳 मोड़ना

🇩🇪 drehen

🇮🇩 berbelok

🇺🇦 повертати

🇵🇱 skręcać

🇯🇵 曲がる (まがる)

🇫🇷 tourner

🇪🇸 girar

🇹🇷 dönmek

🇰🇷 돌다

🇸🇦 يدور

🇨🇿 otočit

🇸🇰 zatočiť

🇨🇳 转 (zhuǎn)

🇸🇮 zavoj

🇮🇸 snúa

🇰🇿 бұрылу

🇬🇪 მოტრიალება

🇦🇿 dönmək

🇲🇽 girar

Etymology

The word 'turn' has Old English origins, with roots in Germanic languages. It has been used in English for centuries to refer to the act of changing direction or orientation. Over time, 'turn' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings and uses, reflecting the dynamic nature of language and communication.

See also: downturn, overturn, turnaround, turncoat, turner, turning, turnout, turnover, turnpike, turntable.

Word Frequency Rank

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