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verb(turn)to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve
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verb(turn)to cause to move around so as to effect a desired end (as of locking, opening, or shutting)
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verb(turn)to affect or alter the functioning of (something, such as a mechanical device) or the level of (something, such as sound) by such movement
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noun(turn)the action or an act of turning about a center or axis : revolution, rotation
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noun(turn)any of various rotating or pivoting movements in dancing or gymnastics
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noun(turn)the action or an act of giving or taking a different direction : change of course or posture : such as
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idiom(turn)—used to say that one is unable to think clearly or well
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idiom(turn)to do or use something one after another in order to share the responsibility or opportunity of doing or using it
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idiom(turn)—used to say that someone's luck is changed
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idiom(turn)—used to talk about how a situation can suddenly change so that a person who has been weak, unlucky, unsuccessful, etc., can become strong, lucky, successful, etc.
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idiom(turn)surprising changes
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idiom(turn)curves and frequent changes of direction
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noun(turn)about-face
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noun(turn)the meter-kilogram-second unit of magnetomotive force equal to the magnetomotive force around a path that links with one turn of wire carrying an electric current of one ampere
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noun(turn)a standing half turn in skiing made by swinging one ski high with a jerk and planting it in the desired direction and then lifting the other ski into a parallel position