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Turn around

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Meanings of Turn around

Verb

  • To move in a circle so that you face the opposite direction.
  • To change direction or position.

Explanation of the word: Turn around

Turning around means to spin your body so you can look in a different direction. If you're walking and want to see what's behind you, you can turn around.

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Translations for the word: Turn around

hindi
घूमना

ghoomna

पलटना

palatna

घूमना

ghoomna

   

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What does 'turn around' mean?
'Turn around' means to change direction or to face the opposite way.
How do you pronounce 'turn around'?
You say 'turn around' like this: 'turn' (like the word 'burn') and 'around' (like 'a' in 'cat' and 'round' like 'found').
What is the origin of the phrase 'turn around'?
The phrase 'turn around' comes from the words 'turn', which means to rotate or change direction, and 'around', which means in a circle or in a different direction.
What is the meaning of 'turn around' in Kannada?
The phrase 'turn around' in Kannada is 'ಮರು ತಿರುಗು' (Maru tirugu).