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turn in

tur·nin

fairly common

verb

1.

make an entrance by turning from a road

  • “Turn in after you see the gate”
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2.

to surrender someone or something to another

  • “the guard delivered the criminal to the police”
  • “render up the prisoners”
  • “render the town to the enemy”
  • “fork over the money”
3.

carry out (performances)

  • “They turned in a splendid effort”
  • “They turned in top jobs for the second straight game”
4.

go to bed in order to sleep

  • “I usually turn in at midnight”
  • “He turns out at the crack of dawn”

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