turn turtle

英：[tə:n ˈtə:tl]

美：[tɚn ˈtɚtl]

verb

transitive verb

to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve turn a crank

turn a wheel

to cause to move around so as to effect a desired end (as of locking, opening, or shutting)

turned the knob till the door opened

to execute or perform by rotating or revolving

turn handsprings

to twist out of line or shape : wrench

had turned his ankle

to cause to change position by moving through an arc of a circle

turned her chair to the fire

to revolve mentally : think over : ponder

to reverse the sides or surfaces of : invert turn the shirt inside out: such as

turn pancakes

to reverse or upset the order or disposition of

everything was turned topsy-turvy

to disturb or upset the mental balance of

a mind turned by grief

to set in another especially contrary direction

to bend or change the course of : divert

a battle that turned the tide of history

to bend a course around or about : round

turned the corner at full speed

to cause to retreat

used fire hoses to turn the mob

to alter the drift, tendency, or expected result of

to direct or point (something, such as the face) in a specified way or direction

turning his back to his guests

to direct (something, such as the attention or mind) toward or away from something

to direct the employment of : apply, devote

turned his skills to the service of humankind

to cause to rebound or recoil

turns their argument against them

to cause to go in a particular direction

turned our steps homeward

to bring to bear (as by aiming, pointing, or focusing) : train turned a questioning eye toward her

turned the light into the dark doorway

to make acid or sour

convert, transform

turn defeat into victory

to cause to become of a specified nature or appearance embarrassment turned her face red

turned him into a frog

to exchange for something else

turn coins into paper money

to cause to defect to another side

to shape especially in a rounded form by applying a cutting tool while revolving in a lathe

to give a rounded form to by any means

turn the heel of a sock

to shape or mold artistically, gracefully, or neatly

a well turned phrase

to make a fold, bend, or curve in:

to form by bending

turn a lead pipe

to cause (the edge of a blade) to bend back or over : blunt, dull

to gain in the course of business

turning a quick profit

to keep (money, goods, etc.) movingspecifically: to dispose of (a stock) to make room for another

to make use of

turned her education to advantage

to carry to completion : pull off turn a deal

turned a double play

to engage in (an act of prostitution)

turn tricks

intransitive verb

to move around on an axis or through an arc of a circle : rotate

to become focused on something specified

the conversation turned to baseball

to become giddy or dizzy : spin

heights always made his head turn

to direct one's course

to reverse a course or direction

the tide has turned

to take a different course or direction the main road turns sharply to the right

turned toward home

to change position (as of one's head) so as to face another way

everyone turned to stare

to face toward or away from someone or something

flowers turn toward the light

to change one's attitude or reverse one's course of action to one of opposition or hostility

felt the world had turned against him

to make a sudden violent assault especially without evident cause

dogs turning on their owners

to direct one's attention to or away from someone or something

to have recourse : refer, resort turned to his notes for the exact figures

turned to a friend for help

to direct one's efforts or activity : devote or apply oneself turned to a life of crime

turned to the study of the law

to change one's religion

to become changed, altered, or transformed: such as

the weather turned

to pass from one state to another : change

water had turned to ice

to become curved or bent (as from pressure)especially: to become blunted by bending

the edge of the knife had turned

to operate a lathe

of merchandise to be stocked and disposed of : change hands

noun

the action or an act of turning about a center or axis : revolution, rotation

any of various rotating or pivoting movements in dancing or gymnastics

the action or an act of giving or taking a different direction : change of course or posture: such as

an illegal left turn

a place at which something turns, turns off, or turns back : bend, curve

deflection, deviation

the action or an act of turning so as to face in the opposite direction : reversal of posture or course the turn of the tide

an about turn

a change effected by turning over to another side

a turn of the cards

an act or deed affecting another especially when incidental or unexpected

one good turn deserves another

a place, time, or opportunity accorded an individual or unit of a series in simple succession or in a scheduled order see also take turns

waiting her turn in line

a period of action or activity : go, spell

took a turn at the piano

a period or tour of duty : shift

a short act or piece (as for a variety show)also: public appearance : performance

makes frequent guest star turns

an event in any gambling game after which bets are settled

an act of changing : alteration, modification

a nasty turn in the weather

a change in tendency, trend, or drift a turn for the better an unexpected turn of events

hoped for a turn in his luck

the beginning of a new period of time : the time when one period changes to the next

the turn of the century

a fashioning of language or arrangement of words : manner of expression

skillful turns of phrase

distinctive quality or character

the shape or mold in which something is fashioned : cast

a short trip out and back or round about

took a turn through the park

something that revolves around a center: such as

a musical ornament consisting of a group of four or more notes that wind about the principal note by including the notes next above and next below

a special purpose or requirement—used chiefly in the phrase serve one's turn

the state or manner of being coiled or twisted

a single round (as of rope passed about an object or of wire wound on a core)

natural or special ability or aptitude : bent, inclination an optimistic turn of mind

a turn for logic

a special twist, construction, or interpretation

gave the old yarn a new turn

a disordering spell or attack (as of illness, faintness, or dizziness)

a nervous start or shock

snuck up on her and gave her quite a turn

a complete transaction involving a purchase and sale of securitiesalso: a profit from such a transaction

turnover sense 1a

something turned or to be turned: such as

a character or slug inverted in setting type

a piece of type placed bottom up

Verb Middle English; partly from Old English tyrnan & turnian to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare, from Latin, to turn on a lathe, from tornus lathe, from Greek tornos; partly from Anglo-French turner, tourner to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare; akin to Latin terere to rub — more at throw >entry 1 Noun Middle English; partly from Anglo-French tur, tourn turning, circuit (from turner to turn); partly from Middle English turnen to turn

The first known use of turn was before the 12th century

turn1 of 2verb

to move or cause to move around an axis or center : rotate, revolve turn a crank

wheels turning slowly

to bring about a desired end by using a control

turned the volume down

to do by revolving

turn handsprings

to twist out of line or shape : wrench

turn an ankle

to change in position usually by moving through an arc of a circle turn the page turn a pancake

they turned and walked away

to examine as if by turning over : think about

turned the problem over in her mind

to make over (as a garment) by reversing the material and sewing back together

turn a collar

to upset the order of

everything was turned topsy-turvy

to set in another and especially opposite direction

to change course or direction turning to a different subject

the road turns to the left

to go around

turn a corner

to direct toward or away from something

we turned toward home

to seek out as a source of something

turn to a friend for help

to change or cause to change the witch turned the prince into a frog

water turned to ice

to cause to spoil : sour

the milk had turned

to change in color

leaves turning in the fall

to pass from one state to another : become had just turned fourteen

hair turned gray

translate sense 3a

to give a rounded form to (as on a lathe)

turn2 of 2noun

the action or an act of turning about a center

a change or changing of direction, course, or position the turn of the tide

a left turn

a place where something turns

at the turn of the road

a change or changing of general state or condition a turn in the weather

took a turn for the better

a short walk or ride

took a turn through the park

an act affecting another

one good turn deserves another

a period of action or activity : spell

a turn as guard

proper place in a waiting line or time in a schedule

wait your turn

a special purpose

that will serve the turn

special quality

a neat turn of phrase

the shape or form in which something is molded : cast

an odd turn of mind

a single circle or loop (as of rope passed around an object)

natural or special skill

a turn for languages

turn1 of 2verb

to move or cause to move around an axis or center : rotate, revolve turn a crank

wheels turning slowly

to bring about a desired end by using a control

turned the volume down

to do by revolving

turn handsprings

to twist out of line or shape : wrench

turn an ankle

to change in position usually by moving through an arc of a circle turn the page turn a pancake

they turned and walked away

to examine as if by turning over : think about

turned the problem over in her mind

to make over (as a garment) by reversing the material and sewing back together

turn a collar

to upset the order of

everything was turned topsy-turvy

to set in another and especially opposite direction

to change course or direction turning to a different subject

the road turns to the left

to go around

turn a corner

to direct toward or away from something

we turned toward home

to seek out as a source of something

turn to a friend for help

to change or cause to change the witch turned the prince into a frog

water turned to ice

to cause to spoil : sour

the milk had turned

to change in color

leaves turning in the fall

to pass from one state to another : become had just turned fourteen

hair turned gray

translate sense 3a

to give a rounded form to (as on a lathe)

turn2 of 2noun

the action or an act of turning about a center

a change or changing of direction, course, or position the turn of the tide

a left turn

a place where something turns

at the turn of the road

a change or changing of general state or condition a turn in the weather

took a turn for the better

a short walk or ride

took a turn through the park

an act affecting another

one good turn deserves another

a period of action or activity : spell

a turn as guard

proper place in a waiting line or time in a schedule

wait your turn

a special purpose

that will serve the turn

special quality

a neat turn of phrase

the shape or form in which something is molded : cast

an odd turn of mind

a single circle or loop (as of rope passed around an object)

natural or special skill

a turn for languages