Pronunciation: /ɡʊd tɜrn/
noun a kind or helpful action or favor done for someone
A1 I did a good turn by helping my friend with their homework.
A2 She thanked me for doing her a good turn by picking up her mail while she was away.
B1 Volunteering at the local food bank is a great way to do a good turn for the community.
B2 The stranger's good turn of returning my lost wallet restored my faith in humanity.
C1 The philanthropist's foundation has done countless good turns for those in need.
C2 His consistent good turns towards others earned him a reputation as a true humanitarian.
adjective having desirable or positive qualities
A1 He did a good turn by helping his neighbor carry groceries.
A2 She always tries to do a good turn for others, like volunteering at the local shelter.
B1 The company's decision to donate a portion of their profits to charity was seen as a good turn by the community.
B2 The politician's good turn in passing legislation to protect the environment was praised by many.
C1 The CEO's good turn of implementing a new employee wellness program had a positive impact on the company's productivity.
C2 The philanthropist's continuous good turns in funding education initiatives have greatly benefited underprivileged communities.
formal He did a good turn by helping his elderly neighbor carry groceries.
informal Thanks for doing me a good turn by covering my shift at work.
slang I owe you one for that good turn you did for me.
figurative Sometimes a good turn of events can completely change your perspective on life.
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