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turn

verb
/tɜrn/

Meaning

to move around or change direction; to rotate
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
to change direction or position

Example Sentences

Turn left at the next intersection.

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

Turn right at the next intersection.

Example Expressions

Turn a blind eye

Synonyms

rotate, spin, twist, change, rotation, bend, opportunity, flip
Entry 1
rotate, spin, twist, change
Entry 2
rotation, twist, bend, opportunity
Entry 3
rotate, twist, spin, flip

Antonyms

straighten, continue, straight, direct, stand still, remain
Entry 1
straighten, continue
Entry 2
straight, direct
Entry 3
stand still, remain

Collocations

turn around, turn off, turn on, turn left, take turns, my turn
Entry 1
turn around, turn off, turn on, turn left
Entry 2
take turns, my turn, turn around
Entry 3
turn left, turn around, turn off, turn on

Related Vocabularies

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To fight against or oppose something actively or passively.
to speak harmful untruths about someone; to slander or defame

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