Hyphenation of turns

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turns

Definitions of turns:

1.
A circular segment of a curve
A bend in the road A crook in the path
2.
The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
He took a turn to the right
3.
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
It is my turn It is still my play
4.
An unforeseen development
Events suddenly took an awkward turn
5.
A movement in a new direction
The turning of the wind
6.
The act of turning away or in the opposite direction
He made an abrupt turn away from her
7.
Turning or twisting around (in place)
With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room
8.
A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
It's my go A spell of work
9.
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
10.
A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
He did his act three times every evening She had a catchy little routine It was one of the best numbers he ever did
11.
A favor for someone
He did me a good turn
12.
Taking a short walk out and back
We took a turn in the park
13.
Change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Turn towards me The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
14.
Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
We turned from Socialism to Capitalism The people turned against the President when he stole the election
15.
Undergo a change or development
The water turned into ice Her former friend became her worst enemy He turned traitor
16.
Cause to move around or rotate
Turn a key Turn your palm this way
17.
Change to the contrary
The trend was reversed The tides turned against him Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
18.
Pass to the other side of
Turn the corner Move around the obstacle
19.
Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
Become The weather turned nasty She grew angry
20.
Let (something) fall or spill from a container
Turn the flour onto a plate
21.
Move around an axis or a center
The wheels are turning
22.
Cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
Turn a page of a book
23.
To send or let go
They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion
24.
To break and turn over earth especially with a plow
Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week Turn the earth in the Spring
25.
Shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
Turn the legs of the table Turn the clay on the wheel
26.
Change color
In Vermont
27.
The leaves turn early
28.
Twist suddenly so as to sprain
Wrench one's ankle The wrestler twisted his shoulder The hikers sprained their ankles when they fell I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days
29.
Cause to change or turn into something different
Assume new characteristics The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold
30.
Accomplish by rotating
Turn a somersault Turn cartwheels
31.
Get by buying and selling
The company turned a good profit after a year
32.
Cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
Turn your face to the wall Turn the car around Turn your dance partner around
33.
Channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium
34.
Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Bend the rod Twist the dough into a braid The strong man could turn an iron bar
35.
Alter the functioning or setting of
Turn the dial to 10 Turn the heat down
36.
Direct at someone
She turned a smile on me They turned their flashlights on the car
37.
Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
She called on her Representative to help her She turned to her relatives for help
38.
Go sour or spoil
The milk has soured The wine worked The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
39.
Become officially one year older
She is turning 50 this year

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