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Turns

/tɜːnz/

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

📖 Definitions of "Turns"

verb
  1. 1

    (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

  2. 2

    (heading) To change condition or attitude.

  3. 3

    To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.

  4. 4

    (usually with over) To complete.

    "They say they can turn the parts in two days."

noun
  1. 1

    A change of direction or orientation.

    "Give the handle a turn, then pull it."

  2. 2

    A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.

  3. 3

    A walk to and fro.

    "Let's take a turn in the garden."

  4. 4

    A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.

    "They took turns playing with the new toy."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Turns"

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WordDefinition
reversenounOpposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
turn toverbTo consult for advice or help.
bendnoun(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
move aroundverb(intransitive) To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
crooknounA bend; turn; curve; curvature; a flexure.
turn intoverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To transform into; become.
twistnounA twisting force.
growverb(ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
wricknounA painful muscular spasm in the neck or back
tournounA journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
wrenchnounA movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.
becomeverb(copulative, rather formal, followed by an adjective or a noun) begin to be; turn into (often with permanent states).
turn oververb(transitive, business) To generate (a certain amount of money from sales).
convertverb(transitive) To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
sprainnounThe act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
turn of eventsnoun(idiomatic) A deviation from the expected course of events.
releasenoun(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
win oververb(transitive, idiomatic) To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.
roundnoun(physical) Of shape:
convinceverbTo make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

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