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Definition turn in American English

turn noun

[countable] noun
/tɜrn/
1

someone's turn is the time when they can or must do something, because they are with other people who are each doing the same activity one after the other

Example

You've already moved your piece - it's my turn now.

Example

I'm sure it's your turn to wash the dishes.

Example

You'll just have to wait your turn like everyone else.

Example

Would you like me to take a turn carrying the suitcase?

Synonyms and related words
action thing operation
1.1

the time when someone is speaking in a conversation

Example

We have different ways of indicating that a turn will be changed.

Synonyms and related words
communication interaction contact
2

a change of direction made by a person or vehicle

Example

He made a left turn onto a quiet street.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin about-face
2.1

a place where a road bends to the right or left

Example

There's a very sharp turn at the end of the road.

Synonyms and related words
bend bicycle lane bike lane
2.2

a place where another road leads away from the one you are going along

Example

They took a wrong turn on the outskirts of town and ran into a police roadblock.

Synonyms and related words
a one-way/two-way street approach artery
3

a movement in a circle made by an object

Example

He gave the faucet one more firm turn.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin about-face
4

a change in a situation

Example

The argument over drugs in athletics took an unexpected turn yesterday.

Example

The weather suddenly took a turn for the worse.

Example

The spokesman said the situation in Sarajevo had taken a dramatic turn for the better.

Example

We wanted to express our shock at today's tragic turn of events.

Synonyms and related words
change effect trend
Synonyms and related words
walk trek stroll
6

a short performance consisting of a song, a piece of music, a series of jokes, etc. as part of a set of performances

Example

I'm going to do a turn at the variety show next week.

Synonyms and related words
bill curtain call encore
Definition turn in American English

Related Words

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