Pronunciation

/ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

Definitions

Noun

• A change in position or direction: The act or process of turning; rotation. For example: “The wheel was turning smoothly.”
• A change in one’s opinion or feelings: Conversion or shift in attitude. For example: “Her thoughts began to turn towards a new career path.”
• A phase or stage in a process: A point in time or development. For example: “The turning point in the game came with a crucial goal.”
• A person’s turn: The opportunity to take part or act. For example: “It’s your turn to bat now.”

Verb

• To rotate or move around a central axis: She turned the doorknob to open the door.
• To cause to change direction or face: He turned to face the approaching danger.
• To change one’s mind or opinion: He couldn’t decide, so he turned his attention elsewhere.
• To hand over control or responsibility: The teacher turned the class over to the substitute.

Adjective

• In the process of changing: The turning leaves on the trees signal autumn.
• Changing or undergoing transformation: The economy is currently in a turning point.
• Requiring a decision or choice: The situation presented a turning point in their lives.

Adverb

• Describing the manner of turning: She turned slowly to avoid tripping.
• Indicating a change in direction: He turned left at the intersection.

Phrases

• “Take a turning”: To make a sudden change in direction or plan.
• “Turn of events”: An unexpected development in a situation.
• “Turning point”: A critical juncture that leads to a significant change.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The car took a sharp turning on the winding road.
• Verb: After months of contemplation, he decided to turn his life around.
• Adjective: The view from the top of the mountain offered a stunning turning of the landscape.
• Adverb: He took a sudden turning and disappeared from sight.

Synonyms

• Rotation
• Conversion
• Pivot
• Shift
• U-turn
• volte-face
• Change of heart
• Transformation