round turn

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A full encirclement of an object with rope
round turns
plural form of round turn
turn round
To revolve or rotate around a centre

The body was turning round slowly as it fell.

turn round
To make revolve, rotate
turn round
To change one's opinion or attitude (especially when becoming hostile etc.)

You can't turn round and blame me all of a sudden.

turn round
To make (a ship, airplane etc.) ready for departure

The stopover is very short, and crews will have about 15 minutes to turn the plane round.

turn round
To turn so as to be facing in the opposite direction

It seemed that there was someone behind me; but when I turned round, no one was there.

turn round
To put into an opposing position; to reverse

He turned the glass round and examined the other side.

turn round
To process; to complete work on (something), especially with a view to sending it on in a finished state

New figures are in – we need to turn these round ASAP, the boss wants a report tonight.

turn round
rotate in a circular path; surround, encircle
turn round
see turn around
round turn
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