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Meaning of turn round

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

turn round

verb

Definitions

  1. To revolve or rotate around a centre.

    Example: The body was turning round slowly as it fell.

  2. To turn so as to be facing in the opposite direction.

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

  3. To change one's opinion or attitude (especially when becoming hostile etc.).

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

  4. To make revolve, rotate.