Meaning of the word turning in English

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turning

US /ˈtɝː.nɪŋ/

UK /ˈtɝː.nɪŋ/

the action or process of changing direction or position

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The car made a sharp turning at the corner.

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The turning of the leaves signals autumn.

Synonym:

rotation pivot veer bend curve

moving in a circular direction around an axis or center

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The Earth is constantly turning on its axis.

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The key was turning in the lock.

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rotating spinning revolving pivoting

changing or converting from one state or form to another

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The caterpillar is turning into a butterfly.

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The weather is turning colder.

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changing transforming converting becoming

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