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turn round

Verb

Meaning

(intransitive) To revolve or rotate around a centre.
The body was turning round slowly as it fell.

(intransitive) To turn so as to be facing in the opposite direction.
It seemed that there was someone behind me; but when I turned round, no one was there.

(intransitive) To change one's opinion or attitude (especially when becoming hostile etc.).
You can't turn round and blame me all of a sudden.

(transitive, archaic) To make revolve, rotate.

(transitive) To put into an opposing position; to reverse.
He turned the glass round and examined the other side.

(transitive) To make (a ship, airplane etc.) ready for departure.
The stopover is very short, and crews will have about 15 minutes to turn the plane round.

(transitive, colloquial) To process; to complete work on (something), especially with a view to sending it on in a finished state.
New figures are in. We need to turn these round ASAP: the boss wants a report tonight.

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As I turn round and go back up one turn of the stairs I see him. Source: Internet

However, I hope Iam right but if DPP gets into power as long as Mutharika does not change, as long as he works with his good team Malawi will turn round. Source: Internet

It is also the period during which the earth travels a full turn round its axis relative to the sun. Source: Internet

Just three weekends remain after Monday's meeting so it would need a dramatic turn round in Biddick’s fortunes to prevent the local rider from securing his first National Championship. Source: Internet

We have to turn round, battle and work hard.” Source: Internet

What characteristics are needed of the new chief executive when he tries to turn round a hidebound company? Source: Internet

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