English Explanatory Dictionary

turn round

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To revolve or rotate around a centre.
  2. To turn so as to be facing in the opposite direction.
  3. To change one's opinion or attitude (especially when becoming hostile etc.).
  4. To make revolve, rotate.
  5. To put into an opposing position; to reverse.
  6. To make (a ship, airplane etc.) ready for departure.
  7. To process; to complete work on (something), especially with a view to sending it on in a finished state.

Word forms

turn round turns round turning round turned round

Related words

turnround turn around turn about
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