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Synonyms for turn over

Grammar : Verb
Spell : turn
Phonetic Transcription : tÉœrn

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Définition of turn over

Origin :
  • late Old English turnian "to rotate, revolve," in part also from Old French torner "to turn," both from Latin tornare "turn on a lathe," from tornus "lathe," from Greek tornos "lathe, tool for drawing circles," from PIE root *tere- "to rub, rub by turning, turn, twist" (see throw (v.)). Expression to turn (something) into (something else) probably retains the classical sense of "to shape on a lathe" (attested in English from c.1300). Related: Turned; turning.
  • To turn up "arrive" is recorded from 1755. Turn-off "something that dampens one's spirits" recorded by 1971 (said to have been in use since 1968); to turn (someone) on "excite, stimulate, arouse" is recorded from 1903. Someone should revive turn-sick "dizzy," which is attested from mid-15c. To turn (something) loose "set free" is recorded from 1590s. Turn down (v.) "reject" first recorded 1891, American English. Turn in "go to bed" is attested from 1690s, originally nautical. To turn the stomach "nauseate" is recorded from 1620s. To turn up one's nose as an expression of contempt is attested from 1779. Turning point is attested by 1836 in a figurative sense; literal sense from 1856.
  • verb give, transfer
  • verb think about seriously
Example sentences :
  • You will turn over the management of the 'Herald' to Warren Smith.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • "Well, I got to turn over a new leaf, and that's a fact," Adams said.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • We turn over in bed when we hear her, and know that it is time to get up.
  • Extract from : « St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. V, August, 1878, No 10. » by Various
  • He got hold of the telephone book and began to turn over the pages rapidly.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • She brightened at this and began to turn over our old minutes again.
  • Extract from : « Monday or Tuesday » by Virginia Woolf
  • He had heard Spurling turn over on his side, rouse up and cry out.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • If this is a part of your dream, Jonadab, I wish you'd turn over and wake up.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • If he ever got a penny of this money I should turn over in my grave.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • You needn't be afraid to turn over for fear of wakin' up, either.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He drew his chair to the fire and began to turn over the earliest leaves.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

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