turn

//tɜːrn//
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Verb

turnInfinitive
turnPresent tense
turnedPast tense
turnedPast participle
turningPresent participle
turnsThird-person singular
1

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.

2

To change direction when moving

The car turned left at the traffic light.

3

To change or cause to change in nature, state, form, or color

The leaves turn red in autumn.

4

To move around a corner or bend in a road or path

Turn left at the next corner.

5

To reach or pass a particular age or time

She turns 18 next month.

6

To direct one's attention, interest, or efforts toward something

She turned her attention to her studies.

Noun

turnSingular
turnsPlural
1

An act of moving something in a circular direction around an axis or point

Give the handle a turn to open the door.

2

A change of direction when moving

Make a left turn at the next corner.

3

An opportunity or obligation to do something that comes successively to each of a number of people

It's your turn to speak.

4

A short walk or ride

Let's take a turn around the park.

5

A bend or corner in a road or path

There's a sharp turn in the road ahead.

6

A shock or surprise, typically an unpleasant one

The news gave me quite a turn.