Angol

turn

gb/tˈɚn/ us/tˈɚn/
A1 Angol
~ 1100
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Ige A1 action
1

Rotate around a point or axis

To move in a circle or make something move in a circle.

Használati minta: to turn [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'turn' with 'spin'; 'spin' is faster and continuous, while 'turn' can be slower or partial.
Szinonimák
rotate (More formal and technical; often used in scientific contexts.)
Antonimák
stay still (Means not moving or rotating at all.)
Szókapcsolatok
turn the wheel |turn left |turn the page |turn a knob
Témák
daily life |movement |core_vocabulary |science
Példák
  • She turned the key in the lock.
  • The earth turns on its axis.
  • Turn the handle to open the door.
  • He turned his head to look at her.
Példák tanulóknak
  • Turn the chair to face me.
  • Please turn the page.
  • The car turned left.
  • I turn my head to see you.
Ige A1 action
2

Change direction or course

To go in a different direction.

Használati minta: to turn [left/right/around]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes say 'make a turn' when giving simple directions; 'turn' alone is usually enough.
Szinonimák
veer (Implies a more sudden or uncontrolled change of direction.)
Antonimák
continue straight (Means to keep going without changing direction.)
Szókapcsolatok
turn right |turn left |turn around
Témák
travel |movement |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • Turn left at the traffic lights.
  • The road turns sharply after the bridge.
  • She turned around to see who called her.
Példák tanulóknak
  • Turn right at the school.
  • The bus turns here.
  • He turns around to wave.
Ige A2 action
3

Change into a different state

To become different, or make something different.

Használati minta: to turn [adjective/noun]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'turn' with 'become'; 'turn' is often used for more sudden or noticeable changes.
Szinonimák
become ('Become' is more formal and general; 'turn' is often used for sudden or visible changes.)
Antonimák
remain (Means staying in the same state without change.)
Szókapcsolatok
turn red |turn cold |turn into
Témák
change |daily life |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
  • His face turned pale when he heard the news.
  • Milk turns sour if left out too long.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The sky turns dark at night.
  • Water turns into ice when it is cold.
  • Her face turns red when she runs.
Főnév A2 entity
4

Chance to act in order

Your time to do something when people take turns.

Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'turn' with 'round'; 'round' is more common in British English for games.
Szinonimák
chance ('Chance' is broader and not necessarily sequential.)
Antonimák
interruption (Breaking the sequence so someone doesn't get their chance.)
Szókapcsolatok
take turns |your turn |wait your turn
Témák
games |social interaction |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Példák
  • It's your turn to roll the dice.
  • We take turns cooking dinner.
  • Please wait your turn in line.
Példák tanulóknak
  • It is my turn now.
  • We take turns to speak.
  • She waits for her turn.
Főnév B1 event
5

Change in direction or state

A move to go in another way, or a change in something.

Szinonimák
bend ('Bend' usually refers to physical curves; 'turn' can be physical or abstract.)
Antonimák
straight path (A route without changes in direction.)
Szókapcsolatok
sharp turn |wrong turn |take a turn
Témák
travel |change |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The car made a sudden turn to avoid the dog.
  • Take the next turn on your left.
  • There was an unexpected turn in the conversation.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The road has many turns.
  • Take the first turn on the right.
  • The talk took a happy turn.
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Szótári alak
turn
IPA
GB/tˈɚn/
US/tˈɚn/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
turn (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (turn)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: turn
  • Plural: turns
Verb
  • Base: turn
  • 3rd Person Singular: turns
  • Present Participle: turning
  • Past: turned
Szócsalád
Forms
turns noun turning verb turned verb
Core family
return verb A2
Related words
overturn verb B2 turnover noun B1
Advanced or less common
turnaround noun turnout noun B1
Kifejezések

take turns

1
/tˈeɪk tˈɚnz/
fixed phrase

Alternate doing something with others

When people do something one after another, not at the same time.

Példák
  • We take turns driving on long trips.
  • The children took turns using the swing.

turn on

1
/tˈɚn ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

Switch on a device or system

To start a machine, light, or device working.

Példák
  • Please turn on the TV.
  • He turned on the light when it got dark.

turn up

1
/tˈɚn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

Increase level of device output

To make sound, heat, etc. stronger from a machine or device.

Példák
  • Can you turn up the music?
  • He turned up the heat because it was cold.

turn down

1
/tˈɚn dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

Lower level of device output / refuse offer

To make sound, heat, etc. less strong from a machine OR to say no to an offer.

Példák
  • I had to turn down their invitation.
  • Please turn down the volume.
  • She turned down the job offer.
  • She turned down his invitation.

turn off

1
/tˈɚn ˈɔf/
phrasal verb

Switch off a device or system

To stop a machine, light, or device from working.

Példák
  • Please turn off the lights when you leave.
  • Turn off the oven before leaving.
  • He turned off the engine before getting out.
  • She turned off her phone during the meeting.

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