Thesaurus: turns

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1. n a circular segment of a curve n the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course n (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession n an unforeseen development n a movement in a new direction n the act of turning away or in the opposite direction n turning or twisting around (in place) n a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) n (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive n a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program n a favor for someone n taking a short walk out and back v change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense v undergo a transformation or a change of position or action v undergo a change or development v cause to move around or rotate v change to the contrary v pass to the other side of v pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become v let (something) fall or spill from a container v move around an axis or a center v cause to move around a center so as to show another side of v to send or let go v to break and turn over earth especially with a plow v shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel v change color v twist suddenly so as to sprain v cause to change or turn into something different; assume new characteristics v accomplish by rotating v get by buying and selling v cause to move along an axis or into a new direction v channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something v cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form v alter the functioning or setting of v direct at someone v have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to v go sour or spoil v become officially one year older