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Turn In (Verb)

Meaning 1

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 team turned in an incredible display of prowess, overpowering their opponents from the start.
  • The orchestra turned in a mesmerizing performance that captivated the audience with impeccable harmony.
  • They turned in a perfect game, securing their win with flawless strategy and execution.
  • The highly-experienced chef turned in a culinary masterpiece, showcasing exquisite flavors and presentation.
  • Throughout the tournament, they turned in superior performances, easily outmaneuvering their competition.

Synonyms

  • Put On

Hypernyms

  • Make

Meaning 2

Make an entrance by turning from a road; "Turn in after you see the gate".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • To go to the campsite, turn in at the first dirt road on your right.
  • To get to the hotel, turn in after you pass the big oak tree at the corner.
  • Once you reach the main intersection, turn in and follow the signs to the fairground.
  • As you are driving to the park, turn in just past the small pond on your left.
  • To find the parking lot, turn in where the flags and balloons are, just past the large building.

Hypernyms

  • Go In
  • Get In
  • Get Into
  • Move Into
  • Go Into
  • Come In

Meaning 3

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 rebel leader decided to turn himself in to face the consequences of his actions.
  • She had no choice but to turn in the stolen goods and confess to the authorities.
  • The police officer instructed the fugitive to turn herself in at the nearest station.
  • He decided to turn in his coworker who had been embezzling funds from the company.
  • The thieves were forced to turn in the money they had stolen during the robbery.

Synonyms

  • Render
  • Fork Over
  • Hand Over
  • Fork Out
  • Deliver
  • Fork Up

Hypernyms

  • Pass On
  • Pass
  • Give
  • Hand
  • Reach

Hyponyms

  • Bail
  • Give Away

Meaning 4

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 after a long day of work and studying.
  • She prefers to turn in by 10 o'clock to wake up feeling refreshed in the morning.
  • He can't turn in too early since he needs to finish his project for tomorrow's deadline.
  • My grandma goes to bed early, she turns in around 8 o'clock every night.
  • Most nights he turns in at 1 AM after he finishes watching a movie.

Synonyms

  • Sack Out
  • Crawl In
  • Bed
  • Kip Down
  • Retire
  • Hit The Hay
  • Go To Sleep
  • Go To Bed
  • Hit The Sack

Antonyms

  • Turn Out

Hyponyms

  • Bed Down
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