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65 Definitions of: turn

1. verb, to move or cause to move around an axis
2. verb, to change or cause to change positions by moving through an arc of a circle
3. verb, to change or cause to change in course, direction, etc
4. verb, (of soldiers, ships, etc) to alter the direction of advance by changing direction simultaneously or (of a commander) to cause the direction of advance to be altered simultaneously
5. verb, to go or pass to the other side of (a corner, etc)
6. verb, to assume or cause to assume a rounded, curved, or folded form
7. verb, to reverse or cause to reverse position
8. verb, to pass round (an enemy or enemy position) so as to attack it from the flank or rear
9. verb, to perform or do by a rotating movement
10. verb, to shape or cut a thread in (a workpiece, esp one of metal, wood, or plastic) by rotating it on a lathe against a fixed cutting tool
11. verb, to change or convert or be changed or converted
12. verb, to change or cause to change in nature, character, etc
13. verb, to change so as to become
14. verb, to cause (foliage, etc) to change colour or (of foliage, etc) to change colour
15. verb, to cause (milk, etc) to become rancid or sour or (of milk, etc) to become rancid or sour
16. verb, to change or cause to change in subject, trend, etc
17. verb, to direct or apply or be directed or applied
18. verb, to appeal or apply (to) for help, advice, etc
19. verb, to reach, pass, or progress beyond in age, time, etc
20. verb, to cause or allow to go
21. verb, to affect or be affected with nausea
22. verb, to affect or be affected with giddiness
23. verb, to affect the mental or emotional stability of (esp in the phrase turn (someone's) head)
24. verb, to release from a container
25. verb, to render into another language
26. verb, to transfer or reverse or cause to transfer or reverse (one's loyalties, affections, etc)
27. verb, to cause (an enemy agent) to become a double agent working for one's own side
28. verb, to bring (soil) from lower layers to the surface
29. verb, to blunt (an edge) or (of an edge) to become blunted
30. verb, to give a graceful form to
31. verb, to reverse (a cuff, collar, etc) in order to hide the outer worn side
32. verb, to be merchandised as specified
33. verb, cricket to spin (the ball) or (of the ball) to spin
34. verb, turn one's hand to to undertake (something, esp something practical)
35. verb, turn tail to run away; flee
36. verb, turn the tables (on someone). See table
37. verb, turn the tide to reverse the general course of events
38. noun, an act or instance of turning or the state of being turned or the material turned
39. noun, a movement of complete or partial rotation
40. noun, a change or reversal of direction or position
41. noun, direction or drift
42. noun, a deviation or departure from a course or tendency
43. noun, the place, point, or time at which a deviation or change occurs
44. noun, another word for turning
45. noun, the right or opportunity to do something in an agreed order or succession
46. noun, a change in nature, condition, etc
47. noun, a period of action, work, etc
48. noun, a short walk, ride, or excursion
49. noun, natural inclination
50. noun, distinctive form or style
51. noun, requirement, need, or advantage
52. noun, a deed performed that helps or hinders someone
53. noun, a twist, bend, or distortion in shape
54. noun, music a melodic ornament that makes a turn around a note, beginning with the note above, in a variety of sequences
55. noun, theatre a short theatrical act, esp in music hall, cabaret, etc
56. noun, stock exchange a) the difference between a market maker's bid and offer prices, representing the market maker's profit b) a transaction including both a purchase and a sale
57. noun, a military manoeuvre in which men or ships alter their direction of advance together
58. noun, slang a party
59. noun, a shock or surprise
60. noun, at every turn on all sides or occasions
61. noun, by turns one after another; alternately
62. noun, on the turn a) at the point of change b) about to go rancid
63. noun, out of turn a) not in the correct or agreed order of succession b) improperly, inappropriately, or inopportunely
64. noun, turn and turn about one after another; alternately
65. noun, to a turn to the proper amount; perfectly ▷ See also turn against ▷ See also, turn away ▷ See also, turn down ▷ See also, turn in ▷ See also, turn off ▷ See also, turn on ▷ See also, turn out ▷ See also, turn over ▷ See also, turn to ▷ See also, turn up
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Synonyms:	opportunity, fashion, talent, time, transform, revolution, bias, veer, shape, Informal surprise	And more...

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