n.
1.a circular segment of a curve
2.the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
3.the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
4.an unforeseen development
5.a movement in a new direction
6.turning away or in the opposite direction
7.turning or twisting around (in place)
8.a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
9.(sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive 10.a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 11.a favor for someone 12.taking a short walk out and back turn v.
1.change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
2.undergo a change or development
3.undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
4.cause to move around or rotate
5.pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
6.to send or let go
7.pass to the other side of
8.move around an axis or a center
9.cause to move around a center so as to show another side of 10.change to the contrary 11.to break and turn over earth especially with a plow 12.change color 13.cause to change or turn into something different 14.let (something) fall or spill a container 15.twist suddenly so as to sprain 16.shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel 17.go sour or spoil 18.accomplish by rotating 19.get by buying and selling 20.cause to move along an axis or into a new direction 21.channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something 22.cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form 23.alter the functioning or setting of 24.direct at someone 25.have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to 26.become officially one year older
Idiom of the Day
avenue of escape
the route along which someone or something escapes
There was no avenue of escape for the bank robbers.
