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[turn off]  {v.}

1. To stop by turning a knob or handle or by working a switch; to cause to be off.

He turned the water off.

He turned off the light.

2. To leave by turning right or left onto another way./

Turn off the highway at exit 5.

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[turn of the century]  {n. phr.}

The time at the end of one century and the beginning of the next century;

 {especially}: The time when the 1800's became the 1900's; the early 1900's.

* /Automobiles were strange things to see at the turn of the  […]

[turn on]  {v.}

1. To start by turning a knob or handle or working a switch; cause to be on.

Jack turned on the water.

Who turned the lights on?

2.  {informal}

To put forth or succeed with as easily as turning on water.

* /She really turns on  […]

[turn on a dime]  {v. phr.}

To be able to turn in a very narrow spot comparable to a small coin.

[turn one around one's little finger]

See: [TWIST ONE AROUND ONE'S LITTLE FINGER].

[turn one's back on]  {v. phr.}

To refuse to help (someone in trouble or need.)

He turned his back on his own family when they needed help.

The poorer nations are often not grateful for our help, but still we can not turn our back on them.

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[turn one's hand to]

See: [PUT ONE'S HAND TO].

[turn one's head]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To make you lose your good judgment.

The first pretty girl he saw turned his head.

[turn one's nose up at]  {v. phr.}

To scorn; snub; look down at somebody or something.

[turn one's stomach]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To make you feel sick.

The smell of that cigar was enough to turn your stomach.