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Definition turn in in American English

turn in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to return something to the person it belongs to, especially something that was lost or was lent to you

Example

I think Mr. Watkins has already turned in his pass and his pager.

Example

Someone may have turned your briefcase in to the lost-and-found department.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
2

to give something to the person who has officially asked for it or who is in charge

Example

You're the only person who hasn't turned in their report for the quarter.

Example

Mitro turned in his resignation to the President.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
3

to tell the police about someone, or to take them to the police, because they have committed a crime

Example

His own brother turned him in.

Example

She turned herself in to local police.

4

to produce a particular amount or degree of something

Example

Bicknell turned in a fine all-around performance.

Synonyms and related words
productise productize produce
5

to go to bed at night

Synonyms and related words
abed an early/late night an early/late riser
6

to point or be directed inward, or to make something do this

Example

Turn your toes in, like this.

Example

Skiing is easy once you've mastered bending your knees and turning your feet in.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
Definition turn in in American English