Turn

TURN

-verb
(when intr., followed by “into” or “to”) (usually followed by “to”, “against” or “from”)

1. to move or cause to move around an axis.

2. (sometimes followed by “round”) to change or cause to change positions by moving through an arc of a circle.

3. to change or cause to change in course, direction, etc.

4. (of soldiers, ships, etc.) to alter the direction of advance by changing direction simultaneously or (of a commander) to cause the direction of advance to be altered simultaneously

5. to go or pass to the other side of (a corner, etc.)

6. to assume or cause to assume a rounded, curved, or folded form.

7. to reverse or cause to reverse position

8. (trans.) to pass round (an enemy or enemy position) so as to attack it from the flank or rear.

9. (trans.) to perform or do by a rotating movement.

10. (trans.) to shape or cut a thread in (a work piece, especially one of metal, wood, or plastic) by rotating it on a lathe against a fixed cutting tool

11. to change or convert or be changed or converted.

12. (followed by “into”) to change or cause to change in nature, character, etc.

13. (copula) to change so as to become.

14. to cause (foliage, etc.) to change colour or (of foliage, etc.) to change colour.

15. to cause (milk, etc.) to become rancid or sour or (of milk, etc.) to become rancid or sour

16. to change or cause to change in subject, trend, etc.

17. to direct or apply or be directed or applied.

18. to appeal or apply (to) for help, advice, etc.

19. to reach, pass, or progress beyond in age, time, etc.

20. (trans.) to cause or allow to go.

21. to affect or be affected with nausea.

22. to affect or be affected with giddiness.

23. (trans.) to affect the mental or emotional stability of someone

24. (trans.) to release from a container

25. (trans.) to render into another language

26. to transfer or reverse or cause to transfer or reverse (one's loyalties, affections, etc.)

27. (trans.) to cause (an enemy agent) to become a double agent working for one's own side.

28. (trans.) to bring (soil) from lower layers to the surface

29. to blunt (an edge) or (of an edge) to become blunted

30. (trans.) to give a graceful form to.

31. (trans.) to reverse (a cuff, collar, etc.) in order to hide the outer worn side

32. (US) (intr.) to be merchandised as specified.

33. cricket to spin (the ball) or (of the ball) to spin

-noun

34. an act or instance of turning or the state of being turned or the material turned.

35. a movement of complete or partial rotation

36. a change or reversal of direction or position

37. direction or drift.

38. a deviation or departure from a course or tendency

39. the place, point, or time at which a deviation or change occurs

40. another word for turning

41. the right or opportunity to do something in an agreed order or succession.

42. a change in nature, condition, etc.

43. a period of action, work, etc.

44. a short walk, ride, or excursion.

45. natural inclination

46. distinctive form or style.

47. requirement, need, or advantage:.

48. a deed performed that helps or hinders someone.

49. a twist, bend, or distortion in shape

50. music . a melodic ornament that makes a turn around a note, beginning with the note above, in a variety of sequences

51. (chiefly Brit.) theatre . a short theatrical act, especially in music hall, cabaret, etc.

52. stock exchange

 a. (Brit.) the difference between a market maker's bid and offer prices, representing the market maker's profit

 b. a transaction including both a purchase and a sale

53. a military manoeuvre in which men or ships alter their direction of advance together

54. slang (Austral.) . a party

55. informal . a shock or surprise.

She wanted

To go for a spin

Or maybe something

Tamer

Like a turn

Or a jaunt

The car smiled

Refusing

To

Let

Go