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Definition turn into in British English

turn into phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to change or develop into something different

Example

Our holiday turned into a nightmare.

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1.1

to make someone or something change or develop into something different

Example

The freezing temperatures had turned the water in the lake into ice.

Example

His first novel was turned into a television film.

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2

if one period of time turns into another longer period of time, the amount of time that passes increases in a way that is noticeable

Example

As the days and weeks turned into months, he found great comfort in her presence.

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3

to change into something else as a result of magic

Example

With one wave of her magic wand, the mice turned into strong white horses.

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3.1

to make someone or something change into someone or something else using magic

Example

the tale of a prince who is turned into a frog by his wicked stepmother

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Definition turn into in British English