Turn (film) definition

noun

(1) Taking a short walk out and back

"We took a turn in the park"

(2) Turning or twisting around (in place)

"With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

(3) The act of turning away or in the opposite direction

"He made an abrupt turn away from her"

(4) The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

"He took a turn to the right"

(5) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

"It is my turn"

"It is still my play"

(6) A favor for someone

"He did me a good turn"

(7) 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"

(8) A movement in a new direction

"The turning of the wind"

(9) An unforeseen development

"Events suddenly took an awkward turn"

(10) A circular segment of a curve

"A bend in the road"

"A crook in the path"

(11) (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive

(12) A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

"It's my go"

"A spell of work"

verb

(13) 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"

(14) Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

"The weather turned nasty"

"She grew angry"

(15) 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"

(16) 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"

(17) Change color

"In Vermont, the leaves turn early"

(18) Go sour or spoil

"The milk has soured"

"The wine worked"

"The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"

(19) Let (something) fall or spill a container

"Turn the flour onto a plate"

(20) Shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

"Turn the legs of the table"

"Turn the clay on the wheel"

(21) To break and turn over earth especially with a plow

"Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week"

"Turn the earth in the Spring"

(22) 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"

(23) Pass to the other side of

"Turn the corner"

"Move around the obstacle"

(24) To send or let go

"They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion"

(25) Cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

"Turn a page of a book"