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turn about

I. verb

Etymology: turn (I) + about, adverb

intransitive verb

: to face about : reverse one's position, direction, course, or policy

transitive verb

: to cause to face in the opposite direction

turn a car about

II. adverb or turn and turn about

Etymology: turn (II) + about, adverb

: by turns

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turn about see under ↑turn

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Main Entry: ↑about

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turn about

1. To face round to the opposite direction

2. To spin, rotate

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Main Entry: ↑turn

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turn about or turn and turn about

1. Alternately

2. In rotation

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Main Entry: ↑turn

Useful english dictionary. 2012.