ALL meanings of turned
turn
T t - verb without object turned to shift the body about as if on an axis: to turn on one's side while sleeping. 1
- verb without object turned to assume a curved form; bend. 1
- verb without object turned to become blunted or dulled by bending, as the cutting edge of a knife or saw. 1
- verb without object turned to be affected with nausea, as the stomach. 1
- verb without object turned to be affected with giddiness or dizziness; have a sensation of whirling or reeling. 1
- verb without object turned 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 turned to change or transfer one's loyalties; defect: He turned from the Democrats and joined the Republicans. 1
- verb without object turned to change an attitude or policy: to turn in favor of someone; to turn against a person. 1
- verb without object turned to change or alter, as in nature, character, or appearance. 1
- verb without object turned to become sour, rancid, fermented, or the like, as milk or butter. 1
- verb without object turned to change color: The leaves began to turn in October. 1
- verb without object turned to change so as to be; become: a lawyer turned poet; to turn pale. 1
- verb without object turned to become mentally unbalanced or distracted. 1
- verb without object turned to put about or tack, as a ship. 1
- verb without object turned 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 turned a movement of partial or total rotation: a slight turn of the handle. 1
- noun turned an act of changing or reversing position or posture, as by a rotary movement: a turn of the head. 1
- noun turned 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 turned an act of changing or reversing the course or direction: to make a turn to the right. 1
- noun turned a place or point at which such a change occurs. 1
- noun turned 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 turned a single revolution, as of a wheel. 1
- noun turned an act of turning so as to face or go in a different direction. 1
- noun turned direction, drift, or trend: The conversation took an interesting turn. 1
- noun turned any change, as in nature, character, condition, affairs, circumstances, etc.; alteration; modification: a turn for the better. 1
- noun turned the point or time of change. 1
- noun turned the time during which a worker or a set of workers is at work in alternation with others. 1
- noun turned that which is done by each of a number of persons acting in rotation or succession. 1
- noun turned rounded or curved form. 1
- noun turned the shape or mold in which something is formed or cast. 1
- noun turned a passing or twisting of one thing around another, as of a rope around a mast. 1
- noun turned the state of or a manner of being twisted. 1
- noun turned a single circular or convoluted shape, as of a coiled or wound rope. 1
- noun turned a small latch operated by a turning knob or lever. 1
- noun turned style, as of expression or language. 1
- noun turned a distinctive form or style imparted: a happy turn of expression. 1
- noun turned 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 turned a natural inclination, bent, tendency, or aptitude: one's turn of mind. 1
- noun turned a spell or period of work; shift. 1
- noun turned a spell or bout of action or activity, especially in wrestling. 1
- noun turned an attack of illness or the like. 1
- noun turned an act of service or disservice: He once did her a good turn. She repaid it with a bad turn. 1
- noun turned requirement, exigency, or need: This will serve your turn. 1
- noun turned 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 turned Informal. a nervous shock, as from fright or astonishment: It certainly gave me quite a turn to see him. 1
- noun turned Stock Exchange. a complete securities transaction that includes both a purchase and sale. 1
- noun turned Music. a melodic embellishment or grace, commonly consisting of a principal tone with two auxiliary tones, one above and the other below it. 1
- noun turned Chiefly British. an individual stage performance, especially in a vaudeville theater or music hall. 1
- noun turned Military. a drill movement by which a formation changes fronts. 1
- noun turned a contest or round; a bout, as in wrestling. 1