turn
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: turns · turning · turned
Sense 1
To make a non-linear physical movement. — To move about an axis through itself.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To make a non-linear physical movement. — To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
thay đổi hướng hoặc định hướng, đặc biệt bằng cách quay
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A change of direction or orientation.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “turn” mean?
To make a non-linear physical movement. — To move about an axis through itself.
Is “turn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.