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turn round

The correct spelling is turn round.

How to pronounce turn round

verb

Say it like: Tur-n r-own-d

The correct spelling is turn round. To revolve or rotate around a centre. For example: "The body was turning round slowly as it fell."

Usage Examples

The body was turning round slowly as it fell.

It seemed that there was someone behind me; but when I turned round, no one was there.

You can't turn round and blame me all of a sudden.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To revolve or rotate around a centre.
  2. 2.To turn so as to be facing in the opposite direction.
  3. 3.To change one's opinion or attitude (especially when becoming hostile etc.).
  4. 4.To make revolve, rotate.
  5. 5.To put into an opposing position; to reverse.

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