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turn about

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtɝn əˈbaʊt/ · UK /ˌtɜːn əˈbaʊt/

turn about means: To change which way someone or something faces, often to face the opposite direction.

verb

REVERSE POSITIONC2

To change which way someone or something faces, often to face the opposite direction.

  • He turned about and faced us.
  • She turned the horse about on the narrow road.
  • Turn the chair about so you can see the stage.

How to use it: turn someone/something about (She turned the chair about to face the door.)

Similar words: turn around, reverse

Common phrases: turn about suddenly, turn something about

TURN VARIOUS WAYSC2

To move something in different directions, turning it first one way and then another.

  • She turned the stone about in her hand.
  • He kept turning the toy about, examining every side.
  • Turn it about until you find the opening.

How to use it: turn something about (He turned the small box about in his hands.)

Similar words: turn around, move about

Common phrases: turn something about, turn about restlessly

Questions about turn about

What does turn about mean?

To change which way someone or something faces, often to face the opposite direction.

What is turn about in other languages?

Türkçe: tersine çevirmek · Español: dar la vuelta · Français: faire demi-tour · Deutsch: umdrehen · Italiano: girarsi · 日本語: 向きを変える

How do you pronounce turn about?

In American English /ˌtɝn əˈbaʊt/; in British English /ˌtɜːn əˈbaʊt/.

How do you use turn about in a sentence?

He turned about and faced us. She turned the horse about on the narrow road.

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