turn aside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To avert one's gaze
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To ignore (something) or turn a blind eye (to something)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To turn away; to refuse to let someone in
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “turn aside” mean?
To avert one's gaze
Is “turn aside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.