"Turned" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To be turned means to be rotated, changed, or redirected in direction or movement. It can also mean to be changed or manipulated in style, fashion, or from one thing into another.
Examples:
- She carefully turned the handle to unlock the door.
- The teacher turned the tables on the students when she reversed roles and became the student.
- He turned his life around after he quit smoking.
To change direction, position, or motion. Used in a variety of situations:<br><br> Rotating an object at an angle (e.g., "turn the wheel left").<br> Going in a different direction (e.g., "turn right at the corner").<br> Changing one's expression or tone (e.g., "turn her smile into a scowl").<br> Rotating one's body or to face a particular direction (e.g., "turn around to look at her").<br> To change or cause something to change its direction or state (e.g., "the tide has turned in our favor").