turn (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /tɜːrn/
Definition
Move in a circle or change direction.
Examples
Please turn the page to read more.
The car will turn left at the corner.
You should turn the handle to open it.
How to Use turn
- turn into (phrasal verb)
- to change or become something else — "The water will turn into ice."
- turn off (phrasal verb)
- to stop a machine or light — "Please turn off the lights."
- turn on (phrasal verb)
- to start a machine or light — "Turn on the TV to watch news."
- turn up (phrasal verb)
- to increase volume or arrive — "Please turn up the music volume."
- turn down (phrasal verb)
- to decrease volume or refuse — "He had to turn down the offer."
Synonyms of turn
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