The next word in our vocabulary boost series is TURN. TURN is a high frequency verb that can be used as a synonym of change, become, convert or move. There are numerous collocations and phrasal verbs that are formed using TURN.
As recommended in our START method (HERE), you should always learn vocabulary as a short phrase and relate new words to synonyms and use them. Click (HERE) and (HERE) for advice on how to learn more vocabulary and HERE for an example of a great strategy to learn new words.
Collocations:
To learn new collocations and word patterns you should create phrases using them and also do exercises (HERE)
Turn the wheel
Turn the page
Turn the handle
Turn the corner
Turn into an opportunity
The tide turns – a shift in power
Turn in circles
Turn something into a success
Turn over a new leaf – start a new chapter in
Turn into a nightmare
As it turned out – in the end
Take the first/second/third turning on the right/left
Turn out to be a hit – be successful
Turn in one´s grave – dislike something
Turn the tables on someone – have a change in power or influence
Phrasal verbs:
The learning of phrasal verbs is best done using this method (HERE)
Turn up – arrive
They turned up late to the meeting
Turn around – change direction
If you get lost you should just turn around and go home
Turn into – become
The class is turning into a real problem because of their bad behaviour
Turn over – change the page
Turn over the page and go the next exercise please
Turn on – put on
I usually turn on the lights as soon as I get up
Turn off – put off
Remember to turn off the computer when you are done
Turn down – reject
I turned down the job offer because the salary was so low
Turn in – go to bed
The kids ought to turn in at about 9pm
Turn in – give to someone
The tutor says that we should turn in our assignments before March 8th
Turn on – attack
The tiger turned on its keeper
Turn up – increase the volume
Turn up the music please! I love this song
Turn out – end up (ing)
The exhibition turned out to be a real success
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To learn how to use TURN you need to practice and put these words and collocations into your own words to be able to remember them.
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