What does “turn” mean?
- 1
verbto move or change direction
Turn left at the light.
- 2
verbto become, or make something become
The leaves turn red in fall.
- 3
nounthe time when someone is allowed to do something
It’s your turn to wash the dishes.
Turn at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /tɝn/ · TURN
How to use “turn” correctly
Use “turn on/off” for lights and machines: “Turn off the TV.” “Take turns” means do something one after another.
Common phrases with “turn”
- turn on/off
- turn around
- take turns
- turn into
Idioms with “turn”
- Turn over a new leaf: To change your behaviour and start acting in a better way.
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