turn

noun

1. 1

   taking a short walk out and back

   we took a turn in the park

2. 2

   turning or twisting around (in place)

   with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room

3. 3

   the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

   he made an abrupt turn away from her

4. 4

   the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

   he took a turn to the right

5. 5

   (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

   it is my turn

   it is still my play

6. 6

   a favor for someone

   he did me a good turn

7. 7

   a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

   he did his act three times every evening

   she had a catchy little routine

8. 8

   a movement in a new direction

   the turning of the wind

9. 9

   an unforeseen development

   events suddenly took an awkward turn

10. 10

    a circular segment of a curve

    a bend in the road

    a crook in the path

11. 11

    (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

12. 12

    a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

    it's my go

    a spell of work