turn

[tɜːn]

turn Definition

• 1. to move or cause to move in a circle around an axis or centre
• 2. to change direction or course
• 3. to take one's place in a queue or sequence

Using turn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "turn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She turned the key in the lock and opened the door.

• Example

  The car turned left at the traffic lights.

• Example

  It's your turn to play now.

turn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for turn

• rotate
• twist
• spin
• revolve
• swerve
• veer
• shift
• move
• change direction

Antonyms for turn

• stay
• remain
• straighten
• continue

Idioms Using turn

• a turn for the worse

  a change for the worse

  Example

  Her condition took a turn for the worse.

• at every turn

  at every opportunity or in every possible way

  Example

  He faced obstacles at every turn.

• in turn

  one after the other in a particular order

  Example

  Each member of the team spoke in turn.

Phrases with turn

• take turns

  to alternate in doing something

  Example

  The children took turns riding the bike.

• turn a blind eye

  to ignore something that you know is wrong

  Example

  The teacher turned a blind eye to the cheating.

• turn over a new leaf

  to start behaving in a better way

  Example

  After getting out of prison, he decided to turn over a new leaf and become a productive member of society.

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Summary: turn in Brief

The verb 'turn' [tɜːn] means to move or cause to move in a circle, change direction, or take one's place in a queue. It has various synonyms like 'rotate,' 'twist,' and 'shift.' The phrase 'take turns' means to alternate in doing something, while 'turn a blind eye' means to ignore something that is wrong. The idiom 'a turn for the worse' refers to a change for the worse, while 'at every turn' means at every opportunity or in every possible way.