turning
tur ning
- n the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
- n act of changing in practice or custom
the law took many turnings over the years - n a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
- n a movement in a new direction
the turning of the wind - n the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
- n the activity of shaping something on a lathe
- v change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
- v undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
- v undergo a change or development
- v cause to move around or rotate
- v change to the contrary
- v pass to the other side of
- v pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
- v let (something) fall or spill from a container
- v move around an axis or a center
The wheels are turning - v cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
- v to send or let go
- v to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
- v shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
- v change color
- v twist suddenly so as to sprain
- v cause to change or turn into something different; assume new characteristics
- v accomplish by rotating
- v get by buying and selling
- v cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
- v channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
- v cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
- v alter the functioning or setting of
- v direct at someone
- v have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
- v go sour or spoil
- v become officially one year older
She is turning 50 this year
- Julie Jacobson AP Monday marks the end of August, a month with both good and bad news out of Afghanistan and the approach of a key turning point.
- And turning in and turning 'round.