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adjective
- 1. (of an ankle) twisted or sprained: "the threat of a turned ankle was something they cared nothing about"
- 2. (of earth) ploughed or dug, so as to bring the underparts to the surface: "the smell of turned earth and burning leaves"
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verb. uk / tɜːn / us / tɝːn / turn verb (GO ROUND) B2 [ I or T ] to ( cause to) move in a circle around a fixed point or line: turn on The earth turns on its axis once every 24 hours. She turned on her toes, holding out her skirt. turn (around) The wheels started to turn (around). Turn the steering wheel as quickly as you can.
1. a. : to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve. turn a wheel. turn a crank. b (1) : to cause to move around so as to effect a desired end (as of locking, opening, or shutting) turned the knob till the door opened. (2)
TURN definition: 1. to (cause to) move in a circle around a fixed point or line: 2. to perform a movement in which…. Learn more.
Turn means a tendency or inclination for something: a turn for art. Cast means an established habit of thought, manner, or style: a melancholy cast. Twist means a bias: a strange twist of thought.
turn, cast, twist are colloquial in use and imply a bent, inclination, or habit. turn means a tendency or inclination for something: a turn for art. cast means an established habit of thought, manner, or style: a melancholy cast. twist means a bias: a strange twist of thought.
When you turn something, you rotate it or move it around an axis, the way you turn a key in a lock or turn a car's steering wheel. Gears and wheels turn, and you can turn a screw with a screwdriver. You can also turn by shifting direction or changing position: "She turned away from him when he started telling terrible jokes."
Definition of turn verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
