100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "turn"

Definition

"Turn" as a common noun refers to the act of rotating or changing direction. It can also denote a specific opportunity or moment when someone has the chance to act or speak.

1. A change in direction: The act of rotating or shifting one's position or course.
2. An opportunity: A moment when someone is allowed to take action or is given a chance to contribute.
3. A twist or bend: A change in the shape or position of something.

Synonyms

• Twist
• Rotation
• Shift
• Change
• Chance
• Opportunity
• Loop

Antonyms

• Straight
• Continuation
• Sameness
• Stagnation

Examples

1. She decided to turn left at the intersection.
2. The plot will turn when the main character discovers the truth.
3. He made a quick turn to avoid the oncoming car.
4. It’s your turn to speak during the meeting.
5. I will turn up the volume on the speaker.
6. The leaves turn colors in the fall.
7. They need to turn in their assignments by Friday.
8. She felt a sudden turn of emotions as the story unfolded.
9. We should turn back before it gets dark.
10. The conversation began to turn awkward after the comment.
11. Can you turn the page for me?
12. The road will turn sharply to the right.
13. He was waiting for his turn at the checkout line.
14. The drama began to turn when the antagonist appeared.
15. Please turn off the lights before you leave.
16. I took a wrong turn and ended up lost.
17. His luck seemed to turn after he moved to the city.
18. They will turn the project in next week.
19. The dog likes to turn in circles when excited.
20. You need to turn the knob to open the door.
21. The team hopes to turn their season around after the loss.
22. She made a quick turn to greet her friend.
23. The child watched the wheel turn as it spun.
24. It’s important to turn your work in on time.
25. The discussion began to turn heated over the topic.
26. As the clock strikes twelve, the party will turn festive.
27. I had to turn down the invitation due to prior commitments.
28. The path will turn into a beautiful garden ahead.
29. He felt the turn of fate was in his favor.
30. The turn of the tide changed the outcome of the game.
31. You must turn in your ID before entering the club.
32. The movie took a surprising turn that shocked everyone.
33. Please turn the heat down, it’s too hot in here.
34. They had to turn the car around as the road was closed.
35. The turn of events was unexpected and dramatic.
36. He will turn the project into a success with hard work.
37. The teacher will turn their attention to the next topic.
38. She had to turn the offer down due to personal reasons.
39. The turn in the plot kept the audience engaged.
40. I could hear the engine turn over as he started the car.
41. The turn of the key unlocked the mysterious door.
42. He wanted to turn the page on that chapter of his life.
43. The traffic light will turn green in a moment.
44. She took a moment to turn the situation around.
45. The turn of the wheel indicated that it was time to go.
46. You can always turn to me for help.
47. I will turn in my resignation tomorrow.
48. The tides began to turn as the day progressed.
49. You can turn the music down if it’s too loud.
50. The turn of the seasons brings about change.
51. He decided to turn his hobby into a business.
52. The turn of the road was unexpected and dangerous.
53. Let’s turn on the lights; it’s getting dark.
54. She had to turn back when she realized she forgot her phone.
55. The book took a turn for the better in the second half.
56. He was waiting for his turn at the dentist.
57. The conversation began to turn towards politics.
58. We need to turn the page on this issue and move forward.
59. She felt a turn of excitement as she entered the venue.
60. The artist will turn his sketches into a masterpiece.
61. The car’s engine began to turn but wouldn’t start.
62. I had to turn the project in early to get feedback.
63. The situation began to turn sour when tensions rose.
64. Please turn off your cell phones during the concert.
65. The turn of the century brought many changes.
66. He tried to turn things around after the setback.
67. The turn in the story made it much more interesting.
68. You should turn in your application by the deadline.
69. The road will turn south after a mile.
70. I had to turn the offer down due to a scheduling conflict.
71. The turn of events left everyone speechless.
72. If you turn the dial, it will change the station.
73. I’ll turn the oven on to preheat it.
74. The turn in the river was picturesque.
75. We watched the leaves turn in the breeze.
76. He decided to turn his life around after that day.
77. The turn of the key signaled the end of the game.
78. She will turn the project in at the end of the week.
79. The turn of the screw was too tight to loosen.
80. He made a sharp turn to avoid hitting the deer.
81. The turn of events caught everyone by surprise.
82. Please turn on the air conditioning; it’s too hot.
83. I had to turn in my keys when I left the job.
84. The turn in the trail was difficult to navigate.
85. He tried to turn the situation to his advantage.
86. The clock will turn back an hour for daylight saving.
87. She felt a turn of disappointment when she heard the news.
88. The turn of the tide brought in more fish.
89. I will turn over the responsibility to my assistant.
90. The turn of the wheel was smooth and steady.
91. The turn in the conversation was unexpected.
92. They will turn the lights off at midnight.
93. The turn of fate brought them together unexpectedly.
94. She had to turn away from the sight before her.
95. The turn of the season brought a chill in the air.
96. He wanted to turn his dreams into reality.
97. The turn in the path led to a beautiful view.
98. She felt a turn of regret after making the decision.
99. We need to turn the page on this discussion.
100. The turn of the wheel signaled the end of the race.