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  • Definition
    • turn :a circular segment of a curve
      • a bend in the road|a crook in the path

    • turn :change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
      • 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

    • turn :the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
      • he took a turn to the right

    • turn :undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
      • We turned from Socialism to Capitalism|The people turned against the President when he stole the election

    • turn :(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
      • it is my turn|it is still my play

    • turn :undergo a change or development
      • The water turned into ice|Her former friend became her worst enemy|He turned traitor

    • turn :an unforeseen development
      • events suddenly took an awkward turn

    • turn :cause to move around or rotate
      • turn a key|turn your palm this way

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