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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151. If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.
152. Drive on for a kilometre; then take a right turn.
153. Please turn your old parking permits in at the end of the week.
154. I relish the challenge of doing jobs that others turn down.
155. Follow the main road until it branches and then turn to the left.
156. Slide the coin into the TV, and it would turn on.
157. Turn off the gas when the milk boils. Otherwise it will be spilt.
158. He's obliged to take his turn at reading out the announcements.
159. Grants are being offered to farmers who agree to turn over their land to woodland and forests.
160. This boom in adult education, in turn, helps to raise the intellectual standard of the whole country.
161. Never too old to learn, never too late to turn.
162. If all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger. I should not seem a part of it.
163. In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to.
164. I'm sure the prime minister will turn out to be a good loser.
165. Finally turn in the passing of time is not only just.
166. Books are the best friends.No matter what difficulties you meet with in life,(www.Sentencedict.com)you can turn to them for help and they will never discard you.
167. You pull on both reins to stop or slow a horse, but only the left rein to turn left.
168. I want that my love to you will turn into bright sunlight so thatto warm your heart.
169. I'd like us now to turn our attention to next year's budget.
170. To get the plant out of the pot, turn it upside down and give it a gentle knock.
171. Will it bother you if I turn the television on?
172. They were having an argument about whose turn it was to do the cooking.
173. Turn left at the corner, then just follow your nose and you're sure to find it.
174. The tap won't turn off and there is water all over the floor.
175. They might be doing me a good turn if they took me into protective custody.
176. Life sometimes, always is ironic. A turn round is probably I.
177. Are you comfortable or shall I turn the heat down?
178. 'Billy, I think it's your turn to wash the dishes,' said Jane. A noncommittal grunt was his only reply.
179. Congratulations,graduate.May all your dreams and plans turn to fulfillment and success.
180. The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile, endure awhile, believe always, and never turn back.
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