turns, turned, turning
to turn around
phrasal verbC
To physically rotate one's body to face the opposite direction
- 1He heard a noise and quickly turned around.
- 2Please turn around so I can see your face.
Move your body so that your front faces where your back was before. For example, if you are looking at the door, change your position so you are looking at the wall behind you. Your feet stay in the same place, but your body faces the other way.
Teachers often say "turn around" when students are facing the wrong way in class, like if you are looking at the back wall instead of the teacher.
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at a hair salon
A New Look
Stephanie
Mary, could you turn around so I can see how the back looks?
Mary
Sure, let me know if it looks even.
Stephanie
Perfect, it looks great from this angle!
Mary
Thanks, I can't wait to see it in the mirror.
at the water slides
Lost in the Splash Zone
Robert
Hey Nancy, I think we missed the entrance to the big slide.
Nancy
Oh, you're right! Let's turn around and head back.
Robert
Good idea, it's easy to get lost with all these people.
Nancy
Yeah, but it's worth it for the fun!
in a waiting room
Unexpected Encounter
Ashley
Hey Joshua, I think I just saw someone I know.
Joshua
Really? Where?
Ashley
Over there, by the window. You might need to turn around to see them.
Joshua
Oh, I see them now. It's been a while!
at a hotel reception
Finding the Right Direction
Daniel
Excuse me, Betty, I think we missed the elevator.
Betty
Oh, you're right! Let's turn around and head back.
Daniel
Good idea, it's just behind us.
Betty
There it is! Let's not miss it this time.
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