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turn sbdy. ⇔ away phr v [T] 1 to refuse to let in: The hall was full, and hundreds of fans had to be turned away. 2 to refuse to give one's sympathy, help, or support to
turn (sbdy.) ⇔ back phr v 1 [I] to go in the opposite direction: We turned back when it started snowing. 2 [T] to stop from going forward: They were turned back at the border by the security police. 3 [on] turn back the clock return to an earlier state or condition: legislation that turns back the clock on human rights
turn sbdy./sthg. ⇔ down phr v [T] 1 to reduce the force, speed, loudness etc, of (something) by using controls: Turn that radio down at once. | to turn down the heating → opposite TURN UP 2 to refuse (a request or offer or the person that makes it; REJECT): Thank you, but I'll have to turn down your offer. | He proposed to her, but she turned him down. (=refused to marry him) → see REFUSE (USAGE)
turn (sbdy./sthg. ⇔) in phr.v 1 [T] to give back to the proper or original owner; return: You must turn in your gun when you leave the army. 2 [T] a) to gain or produce as a result of work: The company has turned in record profits this year. b) especially AmE to hand in (work that one has done): This is a poor piece of work you've turned in. 3 [T] to deliver to the police: The wanted man turned himself in. 4 [I] inflml to go to bed
turn off phr v. 1 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ off]] to stop the flow of (water, gas etc, in a pipe) by screwing a TAP tighter: He turned the gas off/turned off the hot water. 2 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ off]] to stop the operation of (a radio, light etc), especially by using a button or SWITCH: She turned the TV off. | Turn off the light. → see OPEN (USAGE) 3 [I,T (= turn off sthg.)], to leave (one road, especially a main road) and take another: We turned off (the freeway) at Detroit. → see also TURN-OFF 4 [I,T(= turn sbdy. ⇔ off)] inflml to (cause to) lose interest: I turned off when they started talking about computers. 5 [T[turn sbdy. ⇔ off]] inflml to cause a feeling of dislike in (someone) or fail to interest them sexually: It really turns me off to see you biting your toenails. → see also TURN-OFF
turn on phr v 1 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ on]] to cause (water, gas etc, in a pipe) to flow by unscrewing a TAP: She turned the water on. 2 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ on]] to cause (a radio, light etc) to operate, especially by using a button or SWITCH: He turned on the TV. | (fig.) She turns on her charm whenever she wants anything. → see OPEN (USAGE) 3 [T[turn on sthg.]] to depend on: [+v-ing] The success of the negotiations turns on getting the agreement of the Italian delegation. 4 [T[turn on sbdy.]] also turn upon sbdy.— to attack suddenly and without warning 5 [T[turn sbdy. ⇔ .on]] inflml to excite or interest strongly, and often sexually → see also TURN-ON 6 [I,T(= turn sbdy. ⇔ on)] a) slang to (cause to) take an illegal drug, especially for the first time: He turned her on to cocaine. b) to (cause to) find (something useful or interesting): My uncle turned me on to these new plant holders.
turn out phr v 1 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ out]] to stop the operation of (a light) by turning a SWITCH: Turn the light out. 2 [T[turn sbdy. ⇔ out]] to force to leave; send away: Her father turned her out (of the house) when she became pregnant. 3 [I] to come out or gather (as if) for a meeting, public event etc: Enormous crowds turned out for the procession. → see also TURN-OUT 4 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ out]] inflml to produce; make: This factory can turn out 100 cars a day. 5 [T[turn sthg. ⇔ out]] to clear or empty the contents of (a cupboard, drawer etc): The policeman told him to turn out his pockets. 6 [L] to happen to be, or be found to be, in the end: It's turned out nice and sunny again. | The party turned out a success. (=although we thought it might not be) | [+to-v] To our surprise the stranger turned out to be (=we discovered that he was) an old friend of my mother's. | His statement turned out to be false./It turned out that his statement was false. 7 especially BrE well/badly turned out well/badly dressed → see also TURNOUT
turn (sbdy./sthg. ⇔) over phr v 1 [T] to think about carefully; consider in various ways: She turned the problem over in her mind. 2 [T(to)] to deliver into the possession or control of someone else, especially the police: They turned the wanted man over to the authorities. | The confidential report has been turned over to the President. | He turned the business over to his two children. 3 [T] to do business or sell goods worth (the stated amount): The store is currently turning over £1000 a week. → see also TURNOVER 4 [I,T] to run or cause (an engine) to run at lowest speed → see also TURN
turn sthg. round BrE || around AmE — phr v [T] to complete the processing of: Our company can turn round a batch of 50 pressings inside two hours.
turn to phr v 1 [T[turn to sbdy./sthg.]] to go to for help, advice, sympathy, comfort etc: I can't tell my parents about it; I don't know who to turn to. | In his desperation, he turned to drink. (=alcohol) 2 [T[turn to sthg.)] to look at (the stated page) in a book 3 [I] old-fash to begin work; work hard: The committee turned to and soon produced a plan.
turn (sbdy./sthg. ⇔) up phr v 1 [T] to increase the force, speed, loudness etc, of (something) by using controls: Turn the radio up; I can't hear it. → opposite TURN DOWN 2 [I] to be found after being lost, especially without being searched for: The missing bag turned up, completely empty, in the lake. → see also TURN-UP 3 [I] to arrive; make one's appearance: She turns up late for everything. 4 [I] to happen, especially unexpectedly and fortunately: Don't worry, something's sure to turn up. 5 [T] to find by thoroughly searching; UNEARTH: The police have turned up a lot of new information about the wanted man. 6 [T] || usually take up AmE to shorten (a garment) by folding up the bottom
turn upon sbdy. phr v [T] to TURN on
turn² n 1 [C] an act of turning; single movement completely round a fixed point: Don't pull the handle; give it a turn. 2 [C] a change of direction: a turn in the river | Make a left turn after the bank. → see also TURNING 3 [C] a place or appointed time in a fixed order, that gives one the chance or duty to do something: You've missed your turn so you'll have to wait. | He asked each of us in turn. | [+to-v] It's my turn to drive next. | You can't all do it together; you'll have to take turns/take it in turns. (=do it one after the other) 4 [the S[of] a point of change in time: He was born at the turn of the century. (e.g., in about 1899 or 1900) 5 [S] a change from an existing situation or condition; new development: I'm afraid she's taken a turn for the worse. (=has become more ill) | There's been an unusual turn of events. (=something unusual has happened) 6 [S] a particular style, habit, or tendency: He was of a melancholy turn of mind. (=was sad by nature) | She has a witty turn of phrase. (=can express things in a clever funny way) 7 [S] inflml a sudden shock: You gave me quite a turn when you shouted out like that. 8 [C] inflml a sudden attack of illness: She's had one of her funny turns again. 9 a good/bad turn an action that has a good or helpful/bad or unhelpful effect on someone She did me a good turn by lending me that money. 10 at every turn in every place or at every moment; continually The committee of inquiry was frustrated at every turn, and was unable to discover the truth. 11 by turns also turn and turn about — one after another; in order 12 cooked/done to a turn (of food) perfectly cooked: The steak was done to a turn. 13 in turn afterwards in the correct or expected order: I told Frank and he in (his) turn told Sheila. 14 one good turn deserves another saying one should express one's gratitude for a kind or helpful act by doing a similar one in return 15 on the turn a) about to turn or change: The tide is on the turn. | Public opinion on this issue seems to be on the turn. b) (of milk) on the point of becoming sour 16 out of turn at an unsuitable time or in an unsuitable way: I hope I haven't spoken out of turn; I didn't know it was supposed to be secret.
turn·a·bout /'tɜ:nəbaut||'tɜ:rn-/ n 1 also turnaround — an act of turning in a different or opposite direction: (fig.) The government's sudden turnaround on unemployment has caused some confusion. 2 turnaround is fair play AmE saying one deserves a chance to do or try what one has seen another person do (usually said when someone has expressed surprise at one's actions)
turn·a·round /'tɜ:nəraund||'tɜ:rn-/ n especially AmE 1 for TURNROUND and TURNABOUT 2 a place for a vehicle to turn around, especially at the end of a street
turn·coat /'tɜ:nkəut||'tɜ:rnk-/ n derog someone who changes their party, moral principles, or loyalty
turn·cock /'tɜ:nkɒk||'tɜ:rnkɑ:k/ n a STOPCOCK
turn·er /'tɜ:nə||'tɜ:rn-/ n a person who shapes wood or metal on a LATHE → see also TURN
Turner, An·the·a /'ænθiə/ (1961–) a British television PRESENTER, best known for appearing on the NATIONAL LOTTERY programme and for always smiling