verbπShare(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement."The toddler turns around the corner of the playroom, then back to the toy box. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To change condition or attitude."After the argument, she turns angry and refuses to speak to me. "conditionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change one's course of action; to take a new approach.""When the first recipe failed, the baker turns to a new one to make the cake." "actionwayattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with over) To complete."They say they can turn the parts in two days."achievementactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (money); turn a profit."We turned a pretty penny with that little scheme."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a player, to go past an opposition player with the ball in one's control."The skilled midfielder turns his marker with a clever feint and continues dribbling toward the goal. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo undergo the process of turning on a lathe."Ivory turns well."machinetechnicalindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring down the feet of a child in the womb, in order to facilitate delivery."The doctor carefully turns the baby in the womb to ensure a safe delivery. "medicinephysiologybodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invert a type of the same thickness, as a temporary substitute for any sort which is exhausted."The printer turns the capital "I" upside down to use it as a lowercase "l" when it runs out of the lowercase letter during a long print job. "typetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo translate."to turn the Iliad"languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo magically or divinely attack undead."The paladin turns the skeletons, forcing them to flee from the holy ground. "religionmythologytheologysupernaturalcurseactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA change of direction or orientation."Give the handle a turn, then pull it."directionactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation."The dancer completed several impressive turns on stage, each one bringing her back to where she started. "physicsactionmachinedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA walk to and fro."The nervous student took a few turns in front of the classroom before giving her speech. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others."They took turns playing with the new toy."rightutilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spell of work, especially the time allotted to a person in a rota or schedule."The teacher has two turns grading papers each week. "worktimejoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players."After her brother finished drawing, it was her turns in the game. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again."The sheet music indicated that several turns should be played around the C note to add a flourish to the melody. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe time required to complete a project."They quote a three-day turn on parts like those."businessworktimeindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fit or a period of giddiness."After standing up too quickly, she experienced turns and had to sit back down. "medicinephysiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA change in temperament or circumstance."She took a turn for the worse."conditionsituationtimecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sideways movement of the ball when it bounces (caused by rotation in flight)."The batter was confused by the baseball's sharp turns after it bounced off the ground. "sportphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fourth communal card in Texas hold 'em.""After the flop, the dealer revealed the turns." "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe flop (the first three community cards) in Texas hold 'em."The turns in the poker game were all high cards. "gameentertainmentbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deed done to another; an act of kindness or malice."I felt that the man was of a vindictive nature, and would do me an evil turn if he found the opportunityΒ [...]."actioncharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single loop of a coil."The electrician counted the turns of wire around the transformer to ensure it had the correct amount for proper voltage. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(rope) A pass behind or through an object."He secured the boat to the dock by using several turns of rope around the cleat. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCharacter; personality; nature."Her kind turns made her a beloved teacher among the students. "characterpersonnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of going past an opposition player with the ball in one's control."The basketball player's quick turns around the defender allowed him to get closer to the basket. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(circus, especially physical comedy) A short skit, act, or routine."The clown's series of silly turns, including juggling rubber chickens and tripping over his own feet, had the children roaring with laughter. "entertainmentstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type turned upside down to serve for another character that is not available."The printer ran out of question marks, so the editor used turns as substitutes to indicate uncertainty in the draft document. "typelanguagewritingcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe profit made by a stockjobber, being the difference between the buying and selling prices."The stockjobber made small turns on each quick trade, accumulating profit through high volume. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading