Turn
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NOUN
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
an unforeseen development
a movement in a new direction
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
turning or twisting around (in place)
a favor for someone
taking a short walk out and back
VERB
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
undergo a change or development
cause to move around or rotate
change to the contrary
pass to the other side of
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
let (something) fall or spill from a container
move around an axis or a center
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
to send or let go
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
change color
cause to change or turn into something different
accomplish by rotating
get by buying and selling
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
alter the functioning or setting of
direct at someone
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
become officially one year older
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