turn

A1
Pronunciation
/tɜːn/
/tɝn/
Noun
21 definition(s)
1 Definition

A change of direction or orientation.

Example Sentences
  • Give the handle a turn, then pull it.
2 Definition

A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.

3 Definition

A walk to and fro.

Synonyms
promenade
Example Sentences
  • Let's take a turn in the garden.
4 Definition

A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.

Example Sentences
  • They took turns playing with the new toy.
5 Definition

A spell of work, especially the time allotted to a person in a rota or schedule.

Example Sentences
  • I cooked tonight, so it's your turn to do the dishes.
6 Definition

One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.

7 Definition

A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.

8 Definition

The time required to complete a project.

Synonyms
turnaround
Example Sentences
  • They quote a three-day turn on parts like those.
9 Definition

A fit or a period of giddiness.

Example Sentences
  • I've had a funny turn.
10 Definition

A change in temperament or circumstance.

Example Sentences
  • She took a turn for the worse.
11 Definition

A sideways movement of the ball when it bounces (caused by rotation in flight).

12 Definition

The fourth communal card in Texas hold 'em.

13 Definition

The flop (the first three community cards) in Texas hold 'em.

14 Definition

A deed done to another; an act of kindness or malice.

Example Sentences
  • I felt that the man was of a vindictive nature, and would do me an evil turn if he found the opportunity [...].
15 Definition

A single loop of a coil.

16 Definition

(rope) A pass behind or through an object.

17 Definition

Character; personality; nature.

18 Definition

An instance of going past an opposition player with the ball in one's control.

19 Definition

(circus, especially physical comedy) A short skit, act, or routine.

20 Definition

A type turned upside down to serve for another character that is not available.

21 Definition

The profit made by a stockjobber, being the difference between the buying and selling prices.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

2 Definition

(heading) To change condition or attitude.

3 Definition

To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.

4 Definition

(usually with over) To complete.

Example Sentences
  • They say they can turn the parts in two days.
5 Definition

To make (money); turn a profit.

Example Sentences
  • We turned a pretty penny with that little scheme.
6 Definition

Of a player, to go past an opposition player with the ball in one's control.

7 Definition

To undergo the process of turning on a lathe.

Example Sentences
  • Ivory turns well.
8 Definition

To bring down the feet of a child in the womb, in order to facilitate delivery.

9 Definition

To invert a type of the same thickness, as a temporary substitute for any sort which is exhausted.

10 Definition

To translate.

Example Sentences
  • to turn the Iliad
11 Definition

To magically or divinely attack undead.