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Meaning of turn in

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

turn in

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To submit something; to give

    Example: He turned in his paperwork to the main office.

  2. To relinquish; give up; to tell on someone to the authorities (especially to turn someone in)

    Example: My nosy next-door neighbor turned me in for building my garage without a permit.

  3. To go to bed; retire to bed

    Example: I'm tired, so I think I'll turn in early tonight.

  4. To convert a goal using a turning motion of the body.