English Words Starting With T

• turn of the screw, the

  nounLow
  /ðə ˌtɜːn əv ðə ˈskruː/The title of a famous 1898 ghost story novella by Henry James.
• turn off

  nounverbHigh
  /tɜːn ɒf/To switch something from an on state to an off state, such as a light or electronic device.
• turn on

  nounverbHigh
  /tɜːn ɒn/To activate or start something, especially a device or machine.
• turn out

  nounverbHigh
  /ˌtɜːn ˈaʊt/To result or happen in a particular way; to develop or become.
• turn over

  adjectivenounverbB1
  /ˌtɜːn ˈəʊvə/To flip or rotate something so the other side faces up; to change position or orientation.
• turn signal

  nounA2 (CEFR)
  /ˈtɜːn ˌsɪɡ.nəl/A flashing light on a vehicle, usually at the front and rear, that indicates the driver's intention to turn or change lanes.
• turn to

  verbB2
  /tɜːn tuː/To start doing or using something, especially as a solution or alternative; to direct one's attention or efforts toward something or someone.
• turn up

  nounverbB1
  /ˌtɜːn ˈʌp/to arrive or appear (often unexpectedly or after being absent).
• turn-and-bank indicator

  nounlow
  /tɜːn ənd bæŋk ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/An aircraft instrument that displays the rate of turn and the angle of bank during flight.
• turn-and-slip indicator

  nounVery low
  /tɜːn ənd slɪp ɪnˈdɪkeɪtə/A flight instrument that displays the rate of turn and the slip or skid of an aircraft, aiding in coordinated flight.
• turnabout

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈtɜːnəbaʊt/A sudden and complete reversal of a situation, policy, opinion, or behavior.
• turnaround

  nounB2
  /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/A significant, often rapid, improvement, reversal, or complete change in direction, performance, or fortunes.
• turnaround time

  nounB2 (Upper Intermediate) - Common in professional, technical, and business contexts.
  /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd ˌtaɪm/The total time taken to complete a process or task from initiation to completion, ready for the next step.
• turnbuckle

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈtɜːnˌbʌk(ə)l/A mechanical device used to adjust the tension or length of a rod, cable, or rope, consisting of a threaded barrel with a screw thread at each end, one left-handed and one right-handed.
• turncoat

  nounC1
  /ˈtɜːn.kəʊt/A person who deserts one party, cause, or allegiance for another; a traitor or renegade.
• turncock

  nounLow
  /ˈtɜːnkɒk/A person who operates valves to control the flow of water in water mains.
• turndown

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈtɜːn.daʊn/The act of refusing or rejecting something.
• turned comma

  nounB2/C1
  /ˌtɜːnd ˈkɒmə/A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession, omission of letters, or plurality for certain abbreviations; also called apostrophe.
• turner

  nounLow (except as a proper name or specific technical term).
  /ˈtɜːnə/A person or tool that turns something, or a person who changes or shifts position, allegiance, or condition.
• turner's syndrome

  nounLow frequency
  /ˈtɜːnəz ˌsɪndrəʊm/A genetic condition affecting females, caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome.

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