(of an ankle) twisted or sprained
the threat of a turned ankle was something they cared nothing about
(of earth) ploughed or dug, so as to bring the underparts to the surface
the smell of turned earth and burning leaves
(of a wooden object) shaped on a lathe
a small table with turned legs made from poplar
(of a phrase or verse) expressed in a specified manner
the carefully turned words of great writers
(of a type or letter) printed or set upside down
a possible turned letter in cunning/cunuing
move in a circular direction wholly or partly round an axis or point
the big wheel was turning
I turned the key in the door and crept in
move (something) so that it is in a different position in relation to its surroundings or its previous position
turn the mould upside down
change in nature, state, form, or colour; become
Emmeline turned pale
the weather turned really bad
induce or persuade (someone) to act against their country or associates, especially as a spy or informer
there is also a concern that he would remain a security risk, especially as the authorities had already tried to turn him
cause (a person) to change their sexual orientation or gender identity
for some reason he thought I was the one who could turn him
make (a profit)
in 2021 the company turned a profit for the first time