Definition (noun) a circular segment of a curve
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a bend in the road
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a crook in the path
Definition (noun) the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
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he took a turn to the right
Definition (noun) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
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it is my turn
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it is still my play
Definition (noun) an unforeseen development
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events suddenly took an awkward turn
Definition (noun) a movement in a new direction
Definition (noun) the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
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he made an abrupt turn away from her
Definition (noun) turning or twisting around (in place)
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with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room
Definition (noun) a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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it's my go
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a spell of work
Definition (noun) (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
Definition (noun) a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
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he did his act three times every evening
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she had a catchy little routine
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it was one of the best numbers he ever did
Definition (noun) a favor for someone
Definition (noun) taking a short walk out and back
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we took a turn in the park
Definition (verb) change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
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Turn towards me
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The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face
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She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Definition (verb) undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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We turned from Socialism to Capitalism
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The people turned against the President when he stole the election
Definition (verb) undergo a change or development
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The water turned into ice
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Her former friend became her worst enemy
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He turned traitor
Definition (verb) cause to move around or rotate
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turn a key
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turn your palm this way
Definition (verb) change to the contrary
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The trend was reversed
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the tides turned against him
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public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
Definition (verb) pass to the other side of
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turn the corner
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move around the obstacle
Definition (verb) pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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The weather turned nasty
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She grew angry
Definition (verb) let (something) fall or spill from a container
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turn the flour onto a plate
Definition (verb) move around an axis or a center
Definition (verb) cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
Definition (verb) to send or let go
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They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion
Definition (verb) to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
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Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week
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turn the earth in the Spring
Definition (verb) shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
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turn the legs of the table
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turn the clay on the wheel
Definition (verb) change color
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In Vermont, the leaves turn early
Definition (verb) twist suddenly so as to sprain
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wrench one's ankle
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The wrestler twisted his shoulder
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the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
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I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
Definition (verb) cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
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The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him
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The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold
Definition (verb) accomplish by rotating
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turn a somersault
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turn cartwheels
Definition (verb) get by buying and selling
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the company turned a good profit after a year
Definition (verb) cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
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turn your face to the wall
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turn the car around
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turn your dance partner around
Definition (verb) channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
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The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction
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people turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium
Definition (verb) cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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bend the rod
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twist the dough into a braid
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the strong man could turn an iron bar
Definition (verb) alter the functioning or setting of
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turn the dial to 10
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turn the heat down
Definition (verb) direct at someone
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She turned a smile on me
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They turned their flashlights on the car
Definition (verb) have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
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She called on her Representative to help her
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She turned to her relatives for help
Definition (verb) go sour or spoil
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The milk has soured
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The wine worked
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The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
Definition (verb) become officially one year older
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She is turning 50 this year