turn around |
to move one's body or one's vehicle so that it is facing in the opposite direction. [3 definitions] |
turn back |
to change one's direction and go toward the direction one has just come. [2 definitions] |
turnbuckle |
a sleevelike metal coupling device having internal screw threads at each end, and used to connect or tighten the two parts of a metal rod or wire. |
turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, esp. a traitor. |
turndown |
able to be turned down or doubled over, as a collar. [2 definitions] |
turn down |
to decrease the power, volume, temperature, or brightness of (something), as by turning a dial. [4 definitions] |
turner1 |
a person or thing that turns. [2 definitions] |
turner2 |
a gymnast or tumbler. |
turn in |
to give or return something to an official person. [3 definitions] |
turning |
the act of one that turns. [5 definitions] |
turning point |
a moment when a decisive change occurs. [2 definitions] |
turn into |
to change and become something else; transform. [2 definitions] |
turnip |
an edible plant with a large, usu. whitish root, and hairy leaves that are sometimes used as greens. [2 definitions] |
turnkey |
one who has control of the keys in a prison or jail; jailer. [2 definitions] |
turnkey system |
a complete computer system of hardware and software sold as a unit. |
turnoff |
a place where one turns to take another road, path, or route. [2 definitions] |
turn off |
to stop the power or flow of something. [3 definitions] |
turn-on |
(slang) a thing or person that excites, arouses, or fascinates. |
turn on |
to start the flow or power of (something). [3 definitions] |
turn one's back on |
to neglect or abandon. |
turnout |
the number of people who appear at a meeting, lecture, or the like, or who participate in an event such as an election. [4 definitions] |