To move something so that the bottom or back is now on top or facing you.
Example
A: Is there anything written on the back?
B: I don't know, turn it over and have a look.
Tell it apart
Turn the mattress over.
Turn the case over to the police.
Part 2 of 2 · Same verb · different particle
“turn” phrasal verbs
Same verb, different particle, different meaning. “turn” has 11 of them, so they come in 2 parts. Learn these 5 one at a time, then test yourself.
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To make someone lose interest in or dislike a person, thing, or activity.
Example
A: What did you think of the new app?
B: All the pop-up ads really turned me off, so I deleted it.
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to ask someone for help, advice, or support when you need it
Example
A: I didn't know what to do about my job interview, so I turned to my dad for some tips.
B: That's smart. He always gives good advice.
Tell it apart
I turned to my sister for advice.
He turned to drink.
To arrive somewhere, especially when you are not expected or when it was not certain you would come.
Example
A: Did anyone see Sarah at the party?
B: Yeah, she turned up really late, just as we were leaving.
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He turned up at midnight.
My keys turned up.
To go to the police and admit that you are wanted for a crime.
Example
A: Has the driver been arrested yet?
B: No, but he turned himself in this morning.
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Fill the gap
Which “turn” fits?
Read the sentence, then pick the phrasal verb that belongs in the gap.
All of “turn”
11 phrasal verbs in 2 parts.
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