turns

[US]/[tɜːnz]/
[UK]/[tɜːrz]/

Translation

n.an instance of something happening or changing.; a sudden change in direction.; a period of time or a series of events.
v.move round a pivot.; cause to change direction.; become different.; turn away from.

Phrases & Collocations

turns out

turns around

turns left

turns right

turns blue

turns red

turns colder

turns warmer

turns 18

turns the page

Example Sentences

the road turns sharply ahead; be careful.

the weather turns colder as we head north.

my mood turns sour when i'm stressed.

the conversation turns to politics quickly.

the plot turns unexpectedly in the final chapter.

the leaves turn red and gold in the fall.

the engine turns over but doesn't start.

the business turns a profit this quarter.

the tide turns, and the water recedes.

the discussion turns to the upcoming election.

the wheel turns smoothly on the axle.

the year turns over to a new beginning.

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