TURN AROUND ↑ Categories
Meaning: To rotate 180 degrees, to reverse direction, to improve a situation
"Turn around and look behind you."
"The new CEO helped turn around the failing company."
💡 Usage Tip:
Can mean physical rotation or improving a difficult situation.
TURN OVER ↑ Categories
Meaning: To flip something, to give control to someone, to think carefully
"Turn over the paper and write on the back."
"Let me turn this idea over in my mind."
💡 Usage Tip:
Multiple meanings: flipping, transferring, or contemplating.
TURN UPSIDE DOWN ↑ Categories
Meaning: To flip completely, to disrupt or change dramatically
"Turn the glass upside down to drain the water."
"The news turned his world upside down."
💡 Usage Tip:
Often used metaphorically for major life changes or disruptions.
TURN LEFT/RIGHT ↑ Categories
Meaning: To change direction to the left or right
"Turn left at the next traffic light."
"Turn right when you see the big oak tree."
💡 Usage Tip:
Essential for giving and following directions.
TURN ON ↑ Categories
Meaning: To start or activate something, to attack suddenly
"Please turn on the lights - it's getting dark."
"The dog suddenly turned on its owner."
💡 Usage Tip:
Most commonly used for electronic devices and appliances.
TURN OFF ↑ Categories
Meaning: To stop or deactivate something, to leave a main road
"Don't forget to turn off the computer before leaving."
"Turn off at the next exit for the airport."
💡 Usage Tip:
Essential for daily life with technology and driving directions.
TURN UP ↑ Categories
Meaning: To increase volume or intensity, to appear unexpectedly
"Can you turn up the music? I can't hear it well."
"My lost keys turned up in the kitchen drawer."
💡 Usage Tip:
Can mean increasing volume/heat or finding lost items.
TURN DOWN (VOLUME) ↑ Categories
Meaning: To reduce volume, heat, or intensity
"Please turn down the TV - it's too loud."
"Turn down the heat - the soup is boiling over."
💡 Usage Tip:
Used with controls for sound, heat, and other adjustable settings.
TURN DOWN ↑ Categories
Meaning: To reject or refuse an offer, request, or invitation
"She turned down the job offer because of the low salary."
"I had to turn down his invitation to the party."
💡 Usage Tip:
More polite way to say "refuse" or "reject."
TURN AWAY ↑ Categories
Meaning: To look in a different direction, to refuse entry or service
"She turned away when she saw the accident."
"The restaurant had to turn away customers because it was full."
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Can mean avoiding something unpleasant or denying access.
TURN BACK ↑ Categories
Meaning: To return to where you came from, to reverse direction
"We had to turn back because of the heavy snow."
"There's no turning back now - we must continue."
💡 Usage Tip:
Often used when obstacles force a return or change of plans.
TURN AGAINST ↑ Categories
Meaning: To become hostile toward someone, to oppose
"The scandal caused the public to turn against the politician."
"His own family turned against him after the betrayal."
💡 Usage Tip:
Describes changing from support to opposition or hostility.
TURN INTO ↑ Categories
Meaning: To transform or change into something else
"The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly."
"What started as a small argument turned into a big fight."
💡 Usage Tip:
Perfect for describing transformations and changes.
TURN OUT ↑ Categories
Meaning: To result in a particular way, to attend an event, to produce
"The party turned out better than we expected."
"Many people turned out for the charity event."
💡 Usage Tip:
Very versatile: results, attendance, or production.
TURN TO ↑ Categories
Meaning: To seek help from someone, to go to a specific page
"When I have problems, I always turn to my best friend."
"Please turn to page 45 in your textbook."
💡 Usage Tip:
Common for seeking support and navigating books/documents.
TURN UP (APPEAR) ↑ Categories
Meaning: To arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly
"He turned up at the party without an invitation."
"The missing document turned up in his desk drawer."
💡 Usage Tip:
Often implies surprise or unexpected discovery.
TURN TO (HELP) ↑ Categories
Meaning: To seek assistance, support, or guidance from someone
"Students often turn to their teachers for guidance."
"In difficult times, people turn to their faith."
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Important for describing support systems and help-seeking.
TURN (AGE) ↑ Categories
Meaning: To reach a particular age
"She turns 18 next month and can finally vote."
"When I turn 65, I plan to retire."
💡 Usage Tip:
Common way to express reaching milestone ages or birthdays.
TURN OUT (RESULT) ↑ Categories
Meaning: To have a particular result or outcome
"The weather turned out perfect for our picnic."
"It turned out that he was right all along."
💡 Usage Tip:
Essential for describing how situations developed or concluded.
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