BraveSpeaking: TURN: phrasal verbs

Verb move in a circular motion

turn around
This is a wild ride! The red cages turn around and around as the big wheel spins fast.

Verb to lower the volume or temperature of something by adjusting the control on a device

turn it down
The radio's too loud! Turn it down!

Verb to fold something down or back

turn down
I love this hotel. Not only do they turn down the covers but they give you free drinks and slippers too.

Verb to say no to someone or something

turn down
My friend would never turn down a soft serve cone. It's her favorite kind of ice cream.

Verb inform on or deliver to an authority

turned in
The US Internal Revenue Service gave a $4.5 million reward to the accountant who turned in his employer for not paying taxes he owed.

Verb be changed or transformed into

turn into
A new system by Motus Digital allows actors to turn into animated characters in real time. Have a chat with a 'live' cartoon!

Verb to stop the operation of something

turn off
Quick! Turn off the blender, it's overflowing and making a mess!

Verb to cause something to work or flow by pressing a button, moving a switch, etc.

turn on
Will someone please turn on the lights. It's dark and I can't see anything!

Verb to increase the volume or strength of sound, heat, etc. by turning a knob or switch

turn up
This isn't cooking fast enough. Please turn up the heat. The knob for the burner is on the right.