noun · a circular segment of a curve“a bend in the road”
noun · the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course“he took a turn to the right”
noun · (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession“it is my turn”
noun · an unforeseen development“events suddenly took an awkward turn”
noun · a movement in a new direction“the turning of the wind”
noun · turning or twisting around (in place)“with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room”
noun · a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)“it's my go”
noun · (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensivenoun · a short performance that is part of a longer program“he did his act three times every evening”
noun · a favor for someone“he did me a good turn”
good turn
verb · undergo a transformation or a change of position or action“We turned from Socialism to Capitalism”
change state
verb · undergo a change or development“The water turned into ice”
verb · change to the contrary“The trend was reversed”
verb · pass to the other side of“turn the corner”
verb · pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become“The weather turned nasty”
verb · let (something) fall or spill from a container“turn the flour onto a plate”
verb · cause to move around a center so as to show another side of“turn a page of a book”
verb · to break and turn over earth especially with a plow“Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week”
verb · twist suddenly so as to sprain“wrench one's ankle”
verb · cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form“bend the rod”
verb · have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to“She called on her Representative to help her”
verb · go sour or spoil“The milk has soured”