turn

Definition

Examples

Turn left at the traffic light to reach the post office.

Word Family

Synonyms

• rotateto pass in a regular series; to take turns
• pivotthe person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
• veerturn sharply; change direction abruptly

Collocations

• Easy turn off the lights
  to turn off the lights, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
• Medium take turns presenting ideas
  to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding turns presenting ideas
• Hard dramatic turn of fiscal fortune
  describing dramatic turn of fiscal fortune (suitable to or characteristic of drama)
• Very Hard not turn a hair in the face of imminent peril
  describing not turn a hair in the face of imminent peril (negation of a word or group of words)