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Definition turn in in British English

turn in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

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.

2

to produce a particular amount or degree of something

Example

Bicknell turned in a fine all-round performance.

Synonyms and related words
productise productize produce
3

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

Example

Turn your toes in, like this.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
4

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

Example

Mitro turned in his resignation to the President.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
5

to go to bed at night

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

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

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
Definition turn in in British English