Synonym: alter, change, circle, curve, go around, gyrate, pivot, rotate, shift, sour, spoil, swerve, swivel, twist, vary, veer, wheel. Antonym: fix. Similar words: turn on, in turn, turn to, turn in, turn off, turn out, turn up, return. Meaning: [tɜrn /tɜːn] n. 1. a circular segment of a curve 2. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 3. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession 4. an unforeseen development 5. a movement in a new direction 6. the act of turning away or in the opposite direction 7. turning or twisting around (in place) 8. a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) 9. (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive 10. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 11. a favor for someone 12. taking a short walk out and back. v. 1. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense 2. undergo a change or development 3. undergo a transformation or a change of position or action 4. cause to move around or rotate 5. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become 6. to send or let go 7. pass to the other side of 8. move around an axis or a center 9. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of 10. change to the contrary 11. to break and turn over earth especially with a plow 12. change color 13. cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics 14. let (something) fall or spill a container 15. twist suddenly so as to sprain 16. shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel 17. go sour or spoil 18. accomplish by rotating 19. get by buying and selling 20. cause to move along an axis or into a new direction 21. channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something 22. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form 23. alter the functioning or setting of 24. direct at someone 25. have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to 26. become officially one year older.
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61. Turn off the gas; the milk is boiling over.
62. I want to turn on the television.
63. It's too loud. Turn it down.
64. The bus had to back up and turn around.
65. That music's too loud-please turn it down.
66. Which switch do I press to turn it off?
67. Turn left after 2 blocks.
68. Turn the steering wheel hard to the right.
69. When you want a bath,you turn on the tap.
70. Those who turn back never reach the summit.
71. Mary tried to turn the children against their father.
72. Turn the light on so I can see.
73. Would you please turn it down?
74. Please turn the radio up a little.
75. The wheels of the car began to turn.
76. If you don't help me(sentencedict.com/turn.html), I'll turn you in.
77. Please turn the television down a bit.
78. Turn off the lights when you leave.
79. The turbulence caused the plane to turn over.
80. I can't get the screw to turn.
81. We'd better turn back; it's getting dark.
82. It's our turn on the roller coaster.
83. I heard someone turn a key in the lock.
84. Would you turn off the alarm clock?
85. Turn left at the first roundabout.
86. This tap is stiff; it won't turn on.
87. Turn right at the next crossroads.
88. Wait for the light to turn green .
89. Beside the entrance to the church, turn right.
90. Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you!
More similar words: turn on, in turn, turn to, turn in, turn off, turn out, turn up, return, turn away, turn down, turn over, in return, turn into, take turns, furniture, in return for, journal, burn up, burn out, burning, journalism, journalist, tournament, turkey, culture, capture, century, mixture, feature, gesture.