[take] a turn
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to develop or change in the way that is mentioned
- Her life took an adventurous turn when she decided to travel the world.
- His career took an exciting turn when he was offered a leading role in a film.
- The weather took a sudden turn, causing the outdoor event to be canceled.
- The investigation is taking a surprising turn as new leads emerge.
- The story has taken an unexpected turn since the main character discovered the secret.
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to change one's direction while traveling, walking, or navigating a path
- At the crossroads, we took a turn to the right to reach our destination.
- He took a wrong turn and ended up in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
- They will take a turn to the left to explore the forest trail.
- He took a turn onto the highway to shorten the commute.
- He took a left turn onto the narrow street, leading to his friend's house.