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turning

tur·ning

UK/ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/ US/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ common uk

noun

1.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

  • “he took a turn to the right”
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2.

act of changing in practice or custom

  • “the law took many turnings over the years”
3.

a movement in a new direction

  • “the turning of the wind”
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Origin

From Middle English turninge, turnynge, turninde, turnand, turnende, from Old English tyrnende, turniende, present participle of Old English tyrnan, turnian (“to turn”). Equivalent to turn + -ing.

Phrases

  • engine turning
  • it's a long road that has no turning
  • turning approver
  • turning away
  • turning center
  • turning circle
  • turning evil
  • turning gear

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