turns
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- IPA /tɜːnz/
Noun
turns noun
- A change of direction or orientation.“Give the handle a turn, then pull it.”
- A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
- A walk to and fro.“Let's take a turn in the garden.”
- A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.“They took turns playing with the new toy.”
Verb
turns verb
- (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.
- (heading) To change condition or attitude.
- To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.
- (usually with over) To complete.“They say they can turn the parts in two days.”
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