Definition of Turn
Turn
turn


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to move or cause to move in a circular direction around an axis or point;

e.g. Turn the doorknob to the right to open the door.

(noun)
a change of direction while moving;

e.g. I made a left turn at the end of street.

(noun)
the act of moving something around a point or axis in a circular direction;

e.g. After making two turns of the key, the lock will unlock.

(verb)
to convert or transform;

e.g. We can turn the close defeat to victory is we give this last round our all.





Similar Words



Opposite Words



Related Words



Quotes
  • "A bend in the road isn't the end of the road unless you fail to make the turn." -- Helen Keller



Comments



English Words

 

WORD OF THE DAY