ALL meanings of turn to
turn to
T t - verb without object turn to to give or apply one's interest, attention, effort, etc., to something; pursue: He turned to the study and practice of medicine. 1
- verb without object turn to to change or reverse a course so as to go in a different or the opposite direction: to turn to the right. 1
- verb without object turn to to change position so as to face in a different or the opposite direction. 1
- verb without object turn to to change or reverse position or posture as by a rotary motion. 1
- verb without object turn to to shift the body about as if on an axis: to turn on one's side while sleeping. 1
- verb without object turn to to assume a curved form; bend. 1
- verb without object turn to to become blunted or dulled by bending, as the cutting edge of a knife or saw. 1
- verb without object turn to to be affected with nausea, as the stomach. 1
- verb without object turn to to be affected with giddiness or dizziness; have a sensation of whirling or reeling. 1
- verb without object turn to to adopt religion, a manner of life, etc., especially as differing from a previous position or attitude: He turned to Christianity in his old age. 1
- verb without object turn to to change or transfer one's loyalties; defect: He turned from the Democrats and joined the Republicans. 1
- verb without object turn to to change an attitude or policy: to turn in favor of someone; to turn against a person. 1
- verb without object turn to to change or alter, as in nature, character, or appearance. 1
- verb without object turn to to become sour, rancid, fermented, or the like, as milk or butter. 1
- verb without object turn to to change color: The leaves began to turn in October. 1
- verb without object turn to to change so as to be; become: a lawyer turned poet; to turn pale. 1
- verb without object turn to to become mentally unbalanced or distracted. 1
- verb without object turn to to put about or tack, as a ship. 1
- verb without object turn to Journalism. (of copy) to run either from the bottom of the last column on one page to the top of the first column on the following page or from one column on a page to the expected place in the next column on the page (opposed to jump). 1
- noun turn to a movement of partial or total rotation: a slight turn of the handle. 1
- noun turn to an act of changing or reversing position or posture, as by a rotary movement: a turn of the head. 1
- noun turn to a time or opportunity for action which comes in due rotation or order to each of a number of persons, animals, etc.: It's my turn to pay the bill. 1
- noun turn to an act of changing or reversing the course or direction: to make a turn to the right. 1
- noun turn to a place or point at which such a change occurs. 1
- noun turn to a place where a road, river, or the like turns; bend: About a mile ahead, you'll come to a turn in the road. 1
- noun turn to a single revolution, as of a wheel. 1
- noun turn to an act of turning so as to face or go in a different direction. 1
- noun turn to direction, drift, or trend: The conversation took an interesting turn. 1
- noun turn to any change, as in nature, character, condition, affairs, circumstances, etc.; alteration; modification: a turn for the better. 1
- noun turn to the point or time of change. 1
- noun turn to the time during which a worker or a set of workers is at work in alternation with others. 1
- noun turn to that which is done by each of a number of persons acting in rotation or succession. 1
- noun turn to rounded or curved form. 1
- noun turn to the shape or mold in which something is formed or cast. 1
- noun turn to a passing or twisting of one thing around another, as of a rope around a mast. 1
- noun turn to the state of or a manner of being twisted. 1
- noun turn to a single circular or convoluted shape, as of a coiled or wound rope. 1
- noun turn to a small latch operated by a turning knob or lever. 1
- noun turn to style, as of expression or language. 1
- noun turn to a distinctive form or style imparted: a happy turn of expression. 1
- noun turn to a short walk, ride, or the like out and back, especially by different routes: Let's go for a turn in the park. 1
- noun turn to a natural inclination, bent, tendency, or aptitude: one's turn of mind. 1
- noun turn to a spell or period of work; shift. 1
- noun turn to a spell or bout of action or activity, especially in wrestling. 1
- noun turn to an attack of illness or the like. 1
- noun turn to an act of service or disservice: He once did her a good turn. She repaid it with a bad turn. 1
- noun turn to requirement, exigency, or need: This will serve your turn. 1
- noun turn to treatment or rendering, especially with reference to the form or content of a work of literature, art, etc.; twist: He gave the story a new turn. 1
- noun turn to Informal. a nervous shock, as from fright or astonishment: It certainly gave me quite a turn to see him. 1
- noun turn to Stock Exchange. a complete securities transaction that includes both a purchase and sale. 1