turns, turned, turning
to turn away
phrasal verb
Refuse entry or deny access to someone
- 1The club had to turn away many people because it was full.
- 2They were turned away at the border due to missing documents.
When you turn someone away, you are telling them they cannot come in or use something. It's like saying "no" to someone who wants to enter a place or have access to something.
Remember, turning someone away is like closing the door on them. It's a firm decision to not allow them in. So, be clear and direct when refusing entry to avoid confusion.
at the entrance gate
Denied Entry
Daniel
I can't believe they turned away so many people today.
Karen
Yeah, they said it was because of the new rules.
Daniel
I saw a few friends who couldn't get in.
Karen
Hopefully, they'll sort it out soon.
at the check-in counter
Unexpected Travel Hurdle
John
I can't believe they turned away so many passengers today.
Sarah
Yeah, it's unfortunate. I hope they don't do the same to us.
John
I heard it's because of overbooking issues.
Sarah
Let's hope we have better luck with our tickets.
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Similar to "to turn away":
- 1reject
- 2refuse
- 3deny