turn
turn - noun
a circular segment of a curve
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
an unforeseen development
a movement in a new direction
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
turning or twisting around (in place)
a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
a favor for someone
taking a short walk out and back
turn - verb
- change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
- undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
- undergo a change or development
- cause to move around or rotate
- change to the contrary
- pass to the other side of
- pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
- let (something) fall or spill from a container
- move around an axis or a center
- cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
- to send or let go
- to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
- shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
- change color
- twist suddenly so as to sprain
- cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
- accomplish by rotating
- get by buying and selling
- cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
- channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
- cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
- alter the functioning or setting of
- direct at someone
- have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
- go sour or spoil
- become officially one year older
turn - thesaurus
act
become
bend
bit
bout
crook
deform
ferment
flex
go
grow
number
play
plough
plow
release
reverse
rick
round
routine
sour
spell
sprain
tour
turning
twist
work
wrench
wrick