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Definition turn in British English

turn noun

[countable] noun
/tɜː(r)n/
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.

Synonyms and related words
action measure doings
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 into a quiet street.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin swirl
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 black spot bus lane
2.2

a turning

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

a movement in a circle made by an object

Example

He gave the tap one more firm turn.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin swirl
4

a change in a situation

Example

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

Example

The weather suddenly took a turn for the worse.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
effect change trend
5

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 concert next week.

Synonyms and related words
bill curtain call encore
Synonyms and related words
walk trek stroll
7

an occasion when you suddenly feel ill or very weak

Example

I think she's having one of her turns.

Example

You gave her quite a turn, suddenly appearing like that!

Synonyms and related words
illness bout attack
Definition turn in British English

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