Definitions for turning

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turning turn·ing

Spelling: [tur-ning]

IPA: /ˈtɜr nɪŋ/

Turning is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 99 anagrams from letters in turning (ginnrtu).

Definitions for turning

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that turns.
2. an act of reversing position.
3. the place or point at which anything bends or changes direction.
4. the forming of objects on a lathe.
5. an object, as a spindle, turned on a lathe.
6. an act of shaping or forming something:
7. a movement of partial or total rotation:
8. an act of changing or reversing position or posture, as by a rotary movement:
9. a time or opportunity for action which comes in due rotation or order to each of a number of persons, animals, etc.:
10. an act of changing or reversing the course or direction:
11. a place or point at which such a change occurs.
12. a place where a road, river, or the like turns; bend:
13. a single revolution, as of a wheel.
14. an act of turning so as to face or go in a different direction.
15. direction, drift, or trend:
16. any change, as in nature, character, condition, affairs, circumstances, etc.; alteration; modification:
17. the point or time of change.
18. the time during which a worker or a set of workers is at work in alternation with others.
19. that which is done by each of a number of persons acting in rotation or succession.
20. rounded or curved form.
21. the shape or mold in which something is formed or cast.
22. a passing or twisting of one thing around another, as of a rope around a mast.
23. the state of or a manner of being twisted.
24. a single circular or convoluted shape, as of a coiled or wound rope.
25. a small latch operated by a turning knob or lever.
26. style, as of expression or language.
27. a distinctive form or style imparted:
28. a short walk, ride, or the like out and back, especially by different routes:
29. a natural inclination, bent, tendency, or aptitude:
30. a spell or period of work; shift.
31. a spell or bout of action or activity, especially in wrestling.
32. an attack of illness or the like.
33. an act of service or disservice:
34. requirement, exigency, or need:
35. treatment or rendering, especially with reference to the form or content of a work of literature, art, etc.; twist:
36. Informal. a nervous shock, as from fright or astonishment:
37. Stock Exchange. a complete securities transaction that includes both a purchase and sale.
38. Music. a melodic embellishment or grace, commonly consisting of a principal tone with two auxiliary tones, one above and the other below it.
39. Chiefly British. an individual stage performance, especially in a vaudeville theater or music hall.
40. Military. a drill movement by which a formation changes fronts.
41. a contest or round; a bout, as in wrestling.

Idioms

1. at every turn, in every case or instance; constantly:
2. by turns, one after another; in rotation or succession; alternately:
3. hand's turn, a period or piece of work:
4. in turn, in due order of succession:
5. on the turn, on the verge or in the process of turning; changing:
6. out of turn, not in the correct succession; out of proper order. at an unsuitable time; imprudently; indiscreetly:
7. take turns, to succeed one another in order; rotate; alternate:
8. to a turn, to just the proper degree; to perfection:
9. turn and turn about, by turns:
10. turn one's hand to. hand (def 89).
11. turn the tables. table (def 24).
12. turn the tide. tide1 (def 16).

Verb phrases

1. turn back, to retrace one's footsteps; turn around to return. to cause to go no further or to return, as by not welcoming; send away. to fold (a blanket, sheet of paper, etc.) on itself:
2. turn down, to turn over; fold down. to lower in intensity; lessen. to refuse or reject (a person, request, etc.):
3. turn in, to hand in; submit: to inform on or deliver up: to turn from one path or course into another; veer. Informal. to go to bed; retire:
4. turn into, to drive a vehicle or to walk into (a street, store, etc.): to be changed, transformed, or converted into:
5. turn off, to stop the flow of (water, gas, etc.), as by closing a faucet or valve. to extinguish (a light). to divert; deflect. to diverge or branch off, as a side road from a main road. to drive a vehicle or walk onto (a side road) from a main road: Slang. to stop listening: Slang. to disaffect, alienate, or disgust. Chiefly British. to discharge an employee.
6. turn on, to cause (water, gas, etc.) to flow, as by opening a valve. to switch on (a light). to put into operation; activate. to start suddenly to affect or show: Slang. to induce (a person) to start taking a narcotic drug. Slang. to take a narcotic drug. Slang. to arouse or excite the interest of; engage: Slang. to arouse sexually. Also, turn upon. to become suddenly hostile to:
7. turn out, to extinguish (a light). to produce as the result of labor: to drive out; dismiss; discharge: to fit out; dress; equip. to result; issue. to come to be; become ultimately. to be found or known; prove. to be present at; appear. Informal. to get out of bed. Nautical. to order (a seaman or seamen) from quarters for duty. to cause to turn outward, as the toes.
8. turn over, to move or be moved from one side to another. to put in reverse position; invert. to consider; meditate; ponder. to transfer; give. to start (an engine): (of an engine) to start: Commerce. to purchase and then sell (goods or commodities). Commerce. to do business or sell goods to the amount of (a specified sum). Commerce. to invest or recover (capital) in some transaction or in the course of business.
9. turn to, to apply to for aid; appeal to: to begin to attend to or work at something: to change to:
10. turn up, to fold (material, a hem, cuffs, etc.) up or over in order to alter a garment. to bring to the surface by digging: to uncover; find. to intensify or increase. to happen; occur: to appear; arrive: to be recovered: to come to notice; be seen.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate:
2. to cause to move around or partly around, as for the purpose of opening, closing, or tightening:
3. to reverse the position or placement of:
4. to bring the lower layers of (sod, soil, etc.) to the surface, as in plowing.
5. to change the position of, by or as if by rotating; move into a different position:
6. to change or alter the course of; divert; deflect:
7. to change the focus or tendency of:
8. to reverse the progress of; cause to retreat:
9. to change or alter the nature, character, or appearance of:
10. to change or convert (usually followed by into or to):
11. to render or make by some change:
12. to change the color of (leaves).
13. to cause to become sour, to ferment, or the like:
14. to cause (the stomach) to reject food, liquid, etc.; affect with nausea.
15. to change from one language or form of expression to another; translate.
16. to put or apply to some use or purpose:
17. to go or pass around or to the other side of:
18. to get beyond or pass (a certain age, time, amount, etc.):
19. to direct, aim, or set toward, away from, or in a specified direction:
20. to direct (the eyes, face, etc.) another way; avert.
21. to shape (a piece of metal, wood, etc.) into rounded form with a cutting tool while rotating the piece on a lathe.
22. to bring into a rounded or curved form in any way.
23. to shape artistically or gracefully, especially in rounded form.
24. to form or express gracefully:
25. to direct (thought, attention, desire, etc.) toward or away from something.
26. to cause to go; send; drive:
27. to revolve in the mind; ponder (often followed by over):
28. to persuade (a person) to change or reorder the course of his or her life.
29. to cause to be prejudiced against:
30. to maintain a steady flow or circulation of (money or articles of commerce).
31. to earn or gain:
32. to reverse or remake (a garment, shirt collar, etc.) so that the inner side becomes the outer.
33. to pour from one container into another by inverting.
34. to curve, bend, or twist.
35. to twist out of position or sprain; wrench:
36. to bend back or blunt (the edge of a blade).
37. to perform (a gymnastic feat) by rotating or revolving:
38. to disturb the mental balance of; distract; derange.
39. to disorder or upset the placement or condition of:
40. Obsolete. to convert. to pervert.

verb (used without object)

1. to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate.
2. to move partly around through the arc of a circle, as a door on a hinge.
3. to hinge or depend (usually followed by on or upon):
4. to direct or set one's course toward, away from, or in a particular direction.
5. to direct the face or gaze toward or away from someone or something.
6. to direct one's thought, attention, desire, etc., toward or away from someone or something.
7. to give or apply one's interest, attention, effort, etc., to something; pursue:
8. to change or reverse a course so as to go in a different or the opposite direction:
9. to change position so as to face in a different or the opposite direction.
10. to change or reverse position or posture as by a rotary motion.
11. to shift the body about as if on an axis:
12. to assume a curved form; bend.
13. to become blunted or dulled by bending, as the cutting edge of a knife or saw.
14. to be affected with nausea, as the stomach.
15. to be affected with giddiness or dizziness; have a sensation of whirling or reeling.
16. to adopt religion, a manner of life, etc., especially as differing from a previous position or attitude:
17. to change or transfer one's loyalties; defect:
18. to change an attitude or policy:
19. to change or alter, as in nature, character, or appearance.
20. to become sour, rancid, fermented, or the like, as milk or butter.
21. to change color:
22. to change so as to be; become:
23. to become mentally unbalanced or distracted.
24. to put about or tack, as a ship.
25. Journalism. (of copy) to run either from the bottom of the last column on one page to the top of the first column on the following page or from one column on a page to the expected place in the next column on the page (opposed to jump).

Origin of turning

Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at turn, -ing¹

Examples for turning

We employed our spare time in gymnastics, in turning, and in rambles.

Things as trifling as the turning of a shell may restore you to your rights.

“Master Headley will give us work, mayhap,” said Stephen, turning to Tibble.

So turning from me, she spoke with quickness, Whither now, Clary Harlowe?

The Butterbrief, issued by Pope Innocent VIII, was a turning point for the then bland Stollen, which gradually became sweeter.

The numbers reinforce another article in the Post, in which cops confessed to “turning a blind eye” to minor crimes.

Emetophobia tends to compromise my relationships, turning me into a selfish jerk.

These days, plenty of women are turning to online sites for no-frills male companionship.

But the tide was turning on this issue, an email from another constituent made clear.

While she looked at one, she listened to the other, and her neck grew tired with turning.