Pronunciation: /tɜːrn/
noun a change in direction or position
A1 I took a wrong turn and got lost.
A2 She made a sharp turn to avoid hitting the car in front of her.
B1 The company is hoping for a positive turn in their financial situation.
B2 The sudden turn of events caught everyone by surprise.
C1 The novel takes a dark turn in the final chapters.
C2 The artist's career took a significant turn after winning the prestigious award.
verb to move or cause to move in a circular direction
A1 I turn off the lights before going to bed.
A2 She turns the key to start the car.
B1 Can you turn the volume down on the TV?
B2 The company's profits have started to turn around.
C1 The political situation in the country took a turn for the worse.
C2 After years of hard work, his luck finally began to turn.
formal Please make sure to signal before you turn left at the intersection.
informal Don't forget to indicate when you're gonna turn left up ahead.
slang Make a left turn at the next street.
figurative After facing many obstacles, she finally made a positive turn in her career.
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