turn
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Sense 1
- verb
- A1
To start moving in a new direction, or to make a vehicle do this.
Turn right after the bridge and follow the river path.
The lorry turned into a narrow lane and stopped there.
We turned back when the fog got too thick.
Common collocations: turn left · turn right · turn back · turn round · turn into a street
Part of: Directions
Sense 2
- verb
- A1
To move something round in a circle while it stays in one place.
Turn the key twice to lock the front door properly.
She turned the handle slowly and pushed the door open.
Turn the screw clockwise until it feels really tight.
Common collocations: turn the key · turn a handle · turn a knob · turn the page · turn the tap
Part of: Directions, Cleaning and repairs
Sense 3
- noun
- A1
The moment when it is one person's chance to act, while the others in the group wait.
It is your turn to roll the dice now.
Wait your turn, please; two people are ahead of us.
Each of us took a turn at steering the boat.
Common collocations: it's your turn · wait your turn · take turns · in turn · miss a turn
Part of: Games and hobbies, Talking to people
Sense 4 · less common
- noun
- A2
A place where a road bends, or where another road leads off it.
Take the second turn on the left after the bakery.
The bus slowed down for a sharp turn in the road.
We missed our turn and drove ten kilometres too far.
Common collocations: take the next turn · a sharp turn · make a left turn · miss the turn
Part of: Directions, Means of transport