verbπShareTo agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream."Now the cream is churned to make butter."foodutensilagricultureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce excessive and sometimes undesirable or unproductive activity or motion."The arguments between the siblings were churning the already tense atmosphere at dinner. "actionbusinessprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move rapidly and repetitively with a rocking motion; to tumble, mix or shake."I was so nervous that my stomach was churning."actionprocessmachineenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a customer) To stop using a company's product or service."Many customers are churning to competitors because of the new, higher prices. "businessserviceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(travel) To repeatedly cancel and rebook a reservation in order to refresh ticket time limits or other fare rule restrictions."The travel agent was churning the flight reservation, repeatedly canceling and rebooking it, hoping to find a cheaper fare before the price went up. "businessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(travel) To continually sign up for new credit cards in order to earn signup bonuses, airline miles, and other benefits."He spends his free time churning credit cards to earn enough miles for free flights. "financebusinessinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is churned."The churning of the butter was a long, slow process. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe quantity of butter prepared (by churning) at one time."The farmer proudly displayed his largest churning of butter at the county fair. "foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
