turn

US /tɝːn/
UK /tɝːn/
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1.

move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point

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The Earth turns on its axis.
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He turned the key in the lock.
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2.

change in direction or position

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The road turns sharply to the left.
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She turned to face him.
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3.

change into a different state or form

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The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
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Water turns to ice when it freezes.
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1.

an act of moving in a circular direction or changing direction

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Take the first turn on the right.
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It's your turn to play.
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