Turn In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make an entrance by turning from a road; "Turn in after you see the gate".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- You can turn in here to get to the main parking lot.
- Turn in after you see the gate on your right hand side.
- You need to turn in at the next intersection to get to our hotel.
- When you see the big oak tree, turn in and go down the driveway.
- Please turn in here to enter the festival grounds.
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Meaning 2
To surrender someone or something to another; "the guard delivered the criminal to the police"; "render up the prisoners"; "render the town to the enemy"; "fork over the money".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The police officer was forced to turn in his badge and gun after being accused of misconduct.
- The fugitive decided to turn himself in to the authorities after weeks of being on the run.
- The company was ordered to turn over all relevant documents to the regulatory agency.
- The whistleblower chose to turn in her corrupt boss to the FBI.
- The soldier was instructed to turn in his rifle and ammunition at the end of the training exercise.
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Meaning 3
Prepare for sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- I usually turn in at midnight to get a good night's sleep before work the next day.
- She likes to turn in early on weeknights so she can wake up feeling refreshed.
- He's not a morning person, but he has to turn in by 10 PM to get up for his early shift.
- After a long day, I like to turn in as soon as possible to recharge for the next day.
- My grandmother always turns in by 9 PM, as she believes it's essential for a good night's rest.
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Meaning 4
Carry out (performances); "They turned in a splendid effort"; "They turned in top jobs for the second straight game".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The orchestra turned in a breathtaking performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
- The cast turned in impressive performances, earning a standing ovation from the packed audience.
- The team turned in a lackluster effort, losing to their rivals for the third time this season.
- The actors turned in nuanced and emotionally charged performances, bringing the drama to life on stage.
- The musicians turned in a flawless set, wowing the crowd with their technical skill and musicality.