turn
//tɜːrn//
Verb
To move or cause to move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point
Turn the key to open the door.
To change direction when moving
The car turned left at the traffic light.
To change or cause to change in nature, state, form, or color
The leaves turn red in autumn.
To move around a corner or bend in a road or path
Turn left at the next corner.
To reach or pass a particular age or time
She turns 18 next month.
To direct one's attention, interest, or efforts toward something
She turned her attention to her studies.
Noun
An act of moving something in a circular direction around an axis or point
Give the handle a turn to open the door.
A change of direction when moving
Make a left turn at the next corner.
An opportunity or obligation to do something that comes successively to each of a number of people
It's your turn to speak.
A short walk or ride
Let's take a turn around the park.
A bend or corner in a road or path
There's a sharp turn in the road ahead.
A shock or surprise, typically an unpleasant one
The news gave me quite a turn.