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Turn Definition & Meaning

1. To rotate or revolve around an axis or center point.

Example: She turned the key in the lock to open the door.

2. To change direction or course.

Example: The car turned left at the intersection.

3. To switch from one state or condition to another.

Example: He turned pale when he heard the bad news.

4. To become or make something become a different state or condition.

Example: The milk turned sour after being left out too long.

5. To take a particular action or make a decision.

Example: I turned down the job offer because it didn't pay enough.

Examples of the word turn used in sentences.

  • He is going to turn in his homework tomorrow.
  • Can you turn off the light please?
  • She always turns the volume up on her music.
  • I will turn right at the next intersection.
  • We need to turn left to get to the grocery store.
  • It's important to turn in your homework on time to get a good grade.
  • Can you please turn off the television so we can talk?
  • I need to turn left at the traffic light to get to the grocery store.
  • My alarm clock will turn on at 6:30 a.m. every morning.
  • I like to turn up the music and dance around my room when I'm happy.
  • I will turn off the lights before going to bed.
  • I need to turn in my assignment by tomorrow morning.
  • It's your turn to speak now, I'm listening.
  • The weather took a turn for the worse and it started raining heavily.
  • He turned the tables on his opponent during the debate.
  • The weather suddenly took a turn for the worse, and it started to rain heavily.
  • Mark turned to his friend for advice when he was faced with a difficult situation.
  • The car made a sharp turn and almost hit the pedestrian.
  • John turned down the job offer because he didn't want to relocate.
  • Maria had to turn in her essay by the end of the week.
  • After months of intense training, the athlete was able to turn in an impressive performance that left the crowd breathless.
  • The ongoing debate over climate change will only lead to progress if both sides are willing to turn from their entrenched positions and seek common ground.
  • As the CEO of a startup, it is crucial to maintain a flexible mindset and be prepared to turn on a dime in response to shifting market conditions.
  • Despite their initial skepticism, the group was ultimately won over by the speaker's passionate message and decided to turn their support towards the cause.
  • In order to create a truly inclusive workplace, it is important to turn to diverse sources of information and feedback to better understand the needs of all employees.
  • Despite his initial reluctance, Tom eventually decided to turn down the job offer and focus on his current position.
  • John's parents were surprised when he suddenly announced his decision to turn vegan and join an animal rights activist group.
  • After years of hard work, Alice finally managed to turn her dream into a successful business.
  • As the team captain, it was up to Emily to turn the game around and lead her team to victory.
  • The politician's recent speech marked a turning point in the election, swaying many voters to change their minds.
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