turn
Pivot on axis
The core meaning of the verb turn involves motion, either around an axis (the world turns), or in a way that results in a change of direction (turn left at the next intersection).
However, many phrasal verbs in which turn appears may not involve motion, such as turn up, turn down, or turn out.
The noun turn most commonly represents an alternation between two or more people sharing an activity, as in the phrase take turns.
Turn also represents an instance of turning in any of its senses.
Departed or portside
- rightMorally proper or entitled
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- bendCurve or flex
- curveSmooth, angleless line
detour · junction · intersection · fork · roundabout · hairpin · switchback · veer
Rapid rotation around axis
- revolveTurn around center
- pivotPoint of rotation
- swivelRotating connection point
- twistRotating motion or surprise
rotate · gyrate · wheel · circle · orbit · pirouette · twirl · whirl
Movement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- transformationThorough change in form
- conversionAct of changing states
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
alteration · switch · reversal · pivot · adjustment · modification · evolution · mutation
Point of rotation
- tipping pointThreshold triggering major change
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
- junctureCritical point of decision
threshold · cusp · brink · climax · crisis · decisive · crucial · milestone
Turning on an axis
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- successionFollowing in order
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- roundCurved like circle
alternation · stint · shift · slot · go · chance · opportunity · innings
Change location or act
Damage or overindulge
- sourSharp, biting taste
- curdleCongeal into lumps
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- rancidDecomposed fat's quality
off · bad · ferment · decompose · putrefy · molder · fester · perish
Thing that beautifies
- trillRapid pitch oscillation
- mordentRapid neighbor-note embellishment
- grace noteDecorative musical tone
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
baroque · ornamentation · tremolo · shake
left
Departed or portside
curve · detour · junction · intersection · fork · roundabout · hairpin · switchback · veer · swerve
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
twist · rotate · gyrate · wheel · circle · orbit · pirouette · twirl · whirl · revolution
shift
Movement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- transformationThorough change in form
- conversionAct of changing states
metamorphosis · alteration · switch · reversal · pivot · adjustment · modification · evolution · mutation · reformation
pivot
Point of rotation
- tipping pointThreshold triggering major change
- watershedDrainage area boundary
- crossroadsMeeting of routes
juncture · threshold · cusp · brink · climax · crisis · decisive · crucial · milestone · inflection
rotation
Turning on an axis
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- successionFollowing in order
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
round · alternation · stint · shift · slot · go · chance · opportunity · innings · move
move
Change location or act
card · dice · pass · skip · forfeit · round · hand · deal · draw · discard
spoil
Damage or overindulge
rancid · off · bad · ferment · decompose · putrefy · molder · fester · perish · taint
ornament
Thing that beautifies
- trillRapid pitch oscillation
- mordentRapid neighbor-note embellishment
- grace noteDecorative musical tone
embellishment · baroque · ornamentation · tremolo · shake
act
Deed or performance
skit · bit · solo · encore · spotlight · stage · gig · show · billing · opener
turngo straight
Cease criminal activity
stay the course · straight ahead · proceed · straightaway · hold steady
return, turning, turned, returned, returns, turns, overturn, returning, downturn