Turn ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Turn ( verb )

1. To cause to move around an axis or center.
2. To cause to rotate.
3. To cause to move around a point or axis.
4. To change the direction of.
5. To change the course or direction of.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english tyrnan; akin to old high german zornen to be angry, latin tornare to turn on a lathe, greek tornos lathe.

Examples:

1. I turned the key in the lock.
2. She turned the page.
3. He turned the car around.
4. I turned the corner.
5. She turned the music off.

(As a noun)

Turn ( noun )

1. To cause to move around an axis or center.
2. To cause to rotate.
3. To cause to move around a point or axis.
4. To change the direction of.
5. To change the course or direction of.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english tyrnan; akin to old high german zornen to be angry, latin tornare to turn on a lathe, greek tornos lathe.

Examples:

1. I turned the key in the lock.
2. She turned the page.
3. He turned the car around.
4. I turned the corner.
5. She turned the music off.