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turn

(t/[@]/rn )

noun (n)

a circular segment of a curve(noun.shape)

Synonym:
bend, crook, twist

source: wordnet30
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course(noun.act)

Example:
He took a turn to the right.

Synonym:
turning

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(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession(noun.act)

Example:
It is my turn.

Synonym:
play

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an unforeseen development(noun.event)

Example:
Events suddenly took an awkward turn.

Synonym:
turn of events, twist

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a movement in a new direction(noun.event)

Example:
The turning of the wind.

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the act of turning away or in the opposite direction(noun.act)

Example:
He made an abrupt turn away from her.

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turning or twisting around (in place)(noun.act)

Synonym:
twist

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a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)(noun.time)

Synonym:
go, spell, tour

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(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive(noun.time)

Synonym:
bout, round

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a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program(noun.communication)

Synonym:
act, bit, number, routine

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a favor for someone(noun.act)

Example:
He did me a good turn.

Synonym:
good turn

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taking a short walk out and back(noun.act)

Example:
We took a turn in the park.

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The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the turn of a wheel.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense(verb.motion)

Example:
Turn towards me.
The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face.
She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs.

source: wordnet30
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action(verb.change)

Example:
We turned from Socialism to Capitalism.
The people turned against the President when he stole the election.

Synonym:
change state

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undergo a change or development(verb.stative)

Example:
The water turned into ice.
He turned traitor.

Synonym:
become

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cause to move around or rotate(verb.motion)

Example:
Turn a key.
Turn your palm this way.

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change to the contrary(verb.change)

Example:
The tides turned against him.
Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern.

Synonym:
change by reversal, reverse

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pass to the other side of(verb.motion)

Example:
Turn the corner.

Synonym:
move around

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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become(verb.change)

Example:
The weather turned nasty.

Synonym:
grow

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let (something) fall or spill from a container(verb.contact)

Example:
Turn the flour onto a plate.

Synonym:
release

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move around an axis or a center(verb.motion)

Example:
The wheels are turning.

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cause to move around a center so as to show another side of(verb.motion)

Example:
Turn a page of a book.

Synonym:
turn over

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to send or let go(verb.motion)

Example:
They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion.

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to break and turn over earth especially with a plow(verb.creation)

Example:
Turn the earth in the Spring.

Synonym:
plough, plow

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shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel(verb.contact)

Example:
Turn the legs of the table.
Turn the clay on the wheel.

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change color(verb.change)

Example:
In Vermont, the leaves turn early.

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twist suddenly so as to sprain(verb.body)

Example:
I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days.

Synonym:
rick, sprain, twist, wrench, wrick

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cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics(verb.stative)

Example:
The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him.
The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold.

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accomplish by rotating(verb.social)

Example:
Turn a somersault.
Turn cartwheels.

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get by buying and selling(verb.possession)

Example:
The company turned a good profit after a year.

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cause to move along an axis or into a new direction(verb.motion)

Example:
Turn your face to the wall.
Turn the car around.
Turn your dance partner around.

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channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something(verb.motion)

Example:
The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction.
People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium.

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cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form(verb.contact)

Example:
The strong man could turn an iron bar.

Synonym:
bend, deform, flex, twist
Antonym:
unbend

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alter the functioning or setting of(verb.contact)

Example:
Turn the dial to 10.
Turn the heat down.

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direct at someone(verb.competition)

Example:
She turned a smile on me.
They turned their flashlights on the car.

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have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to(verb.communication)

Example:
She turned to her relatives for help.

Synonym:
call on

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go sour or spoil(verb.change)

Example:
The cream has turned--we have to throw it out.

Synonym:
ferment, sour, work

source: wordnet30
become officially one year older(verb.change)

Example:
She is turning 50 this year.

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To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wholly, or repeatedly; to make to change position so as to present other sides in given directions; to make to face otherwise; as, to turn a wheel or a spindle; to turn the body or the head.(verb)

source: webster1913
To move round; to have a circular motion; to revolve entirely, repeatedly, or partially; to change position, so as to face differently; to whirl or wheel round; as, a wheel turns on its axis; a spindle turns on a pivot; a man turns on his heel.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make a turn about or around (something); to go or pass around by turning; as, to turn a corner.(verb)

source: webster1913

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