turn

A2 · Elementary

v. to move in a circle around a central point.

v. to rotate or cause to rotate around an axis or centre.

日本語:回る※

“You have to turn the key clockwise to unlock the front door.”

“The turbine began to turn rapidly as the water pressure increased, generating enough electricity for the entire village.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to change into something else or reach a certain age.

v. to undergo a transformation in state, nature, or appearance; also used to indicate reaching a specific age.

Español:tornarse

“The leaves turn brown in the autumn before they fall off the trees.”

“He will turn fifty next month, a milestone that has prompted him to reconsider his career path entirely.”

A1 · Beginner Countable noun

n. the time when you are allowed or expected to do something after someone else.

n. an opportunity or obligation to do something in a specified order among a group.

“It is your turn to wash the dishes after dinner tonight.”

“Each player must wait for their turn before moving their piece across the board according to the dice roll.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a movement or a place where you change direction.

n. an act of changing course or the place where a road or path deviates.

“The car took the turn too fast and nearly hit the fence.”

“The mountain road was full of sharp turns that made several passengers feel quite motion-sick during the ascent.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an action that helps or hurts someone else.

n. a service or deed performed for another, often appearing in the phrase 'do someone a good turn'.

“He did me a good turn by lending me his car when mine broke down.”

“The local business owner did the community a good turn by sponsoring the youth football team's new uniforms.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Theater British English

n. a short act or performance in a show.

n. a short theatrical or musical performance, typically as part of a variety show.

“The comedian's turn was the highlight of the evening's entertainment.”

“The veteran singer performed a brief turn at the charity gala, reminding the audience of her enduring vocal talent.”

C2 · Proficiency Technology Technical

v. to shape a piece of wood or metal using a special machine called a lathe.

v. to shape an object by rotating it against a cutting tool on a lathe.

“The carpenter turned the legs of the table to give them a rounded shape.”

“The artisan spent hours turning the mahogany block into a perfectly symmetrical bowl with intricate decorative grooves.”