Learn English - How to use the word 'turn'. There are many ways to express 'turn'

Here is a very simple word that has many uses and meanings.

The word is 'turn'.

We can use this word as both a noun and a verb.

First of all, the word 'turn' can mean change position or direction.

You might turn left or right

To reverse the side that is facing towards you is to turn over.

You might turn over a piece of paper

To perform an act can be described as putting on a turn.

In this case, the word 'turn' means performance.

A moment of feeling unwell can be described as a turn.

You might suddenly feel sick or dizzy.

We can say that you have had a turn.

As a phrase we can describe something as taking a turn for the worse. (or worst)

A situation has become more serious.

It has taken a turn for the worse.

The result or outcome of something can be expressed using 'turn out'.

For example, a good result can be described as turning out well.

A sudden surprise that no one was expecting can be described as a turn up for the books.

The word turn can be used in a phrase that describes quitting or giving up something you turn in.

A person might turn in a weapon such as a gun.

They hand it over to someone else.

They turn it in.

We can say that someone takes their turn.

This means that a person is doing something at the moment of their opportunity.

They are taking their turn.

It is their moment to do it.

Finally, to activate something is to turn on.

You might turn on the television or a light in your house.

So as you can see, there are many uses of the word 'turn'.

There are many other uses out there as well.

If you know of any other ones, please let me know in the comments below.