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Third Person
turns over
Present Participle
turning over
Past Tense
turned over
Past Participle
turned over
1
to give something to someone
- The manager turned the project over to his capable team.
- The athlete turned the trophy over to the next year's champion.
- The previous tenant turned over the apartment's keys to the landlord.
- Please turn over the documents to the receptionist.
- I turned over the report to my supervisor.
2
to cause an object to flip from its normal position
transitive
- The strong wind turned the umbrella over on the beach.
- The clumsy waiter turned the tray over, causing a mess.
- The car accident turned over the vehicle on the icy road.
- The impact of the collision turned over the small boat.
3
to flip or rotate an object so that a different side is facing up
transitive
- The record player turns over the vinyl to play the other side.
- Let's turn over the record to listen to the B-side.
- The artist turned the canvas over to begin a new painting.
- I always turn over my pillow for a cooler side during the night.
- He turned the pancakes over to cook the other side.
4
to stir the soil to enhance its quality for plants
transitive
- The gardener turned the soil over before planting new flowers.
- They turned over the garden beds in preparation for spring.
- The farmer turned over the fields to prepare for the upcoming crop.
- Before planting, it's essential to turn over the soil to break up compacted areas.
- The landscaper turned over the ground to create a new planting area.
5
to engage in business activities that result in a specific amount of money
transitive
- The startup turned over profits sooner than expected.
- The store turned over a considerable amount of inventory during the clearance sale.
- The online platform turned over impressive numbers of transactions.
- Despite challenges, the business turned over a consistent income.
6
(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score
transitive
- The player turned over the ball, allowing the opposing team to gain an advantage.
- The quarterback turned the ball over with an intercepted pass.
- The soccer team struggled after turning over possession in a critical moment.
- The coach emphasized the importance of not turning over the ball in crucial situations.
- Turning over the ball frequently cost the team valuable points.
7
to create disorder in a space, often while searching for a specific item
transitive
- He turned over the entire room looking for his lost keys.
- The burglars turned the house over in search of valuables.
- The toddler turned over the toy chest searching for a specific plaything.
- In a rush, he turned the living room over in search of his passport.
- The team turned over the storage unit, searching for the misplaced equipment.
8
to carefully think about something
transitive
- He turned over the proposal in his mind before deciding.
- The manager turned over the options for the new project.
- The committee turned over the various aspects of the proposal.
- Before choosing, it's essential to turn over all possible outcomes.
- We should turn over different strategies before finalizing our plan.
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9
to activate the engine of a vehicle or machine
transitive
- He quickly turned over the motorcycle engine, eager to hit the road.
- Can you please turn over the lawnmower engine while I check the fuel level?
- Before driving, make sure to turn over the engine to check for any issues.
- I turned over the car engine and headed for the highway.
- Turn over the ignition to get the generator running smoothly.
10
to switch from one television channel to another
- We often turn over during halftime to catch the highlights of other games.
- The remote control makes it easy to turn over without getting up from the couch.
- We need to turn over and see if there's a live broadcast of the event.
- I always turn over during commercials to see if there's anything better on.
- They always turn over the channels quickly when deciding on a movie.
11
to attempt to steal from a location
transitive
- The group's attempt to turn the casino over failed when they were caught.
- Despite increased security, robbers still turned the mansion over.
- A gang plotted to turn over various downtown businesses.
- Criminals attempted to turn the bank over in broad daylight.
- Burglars aimed to turn over the store late at night.
12
to use something in a different way than it was initially designed or intended for
transitive
- The old factory building was turned over into a vibrant art studio for local artists.
- The company decided to turn over its vacant warehouse space for use as a creative workspace.
- The classroom was turned over for an evening event, transforming into a venue for the school play.
- The company turned the vacant lot over into a community garden for residents to use.
- The old shipping containers were turned over to create modular and affordable housing units.
13
(of a store) to sell existing goods and replace them with new items
transitive
- The bookstore regularly turns over its stock to feature new releases and keep the selection updated.
- The store likes to turn its products over, selling the old ones to bring in new ones and keep things interesting for customers.
- The antique shop periodically turns over its collection to offer customers a variety of unique finds.
- The fashion boutique turns over its clothing collections each season to showcase the latest trends.
- The grocery store turns its produce over regularly to ensure freshness and quality.