English · Phrasal verb Attested

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).

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).

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).

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.

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