Turn away Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To refuse to allow someone in or to reject someone; also, to look or move your face away from something or someone.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Used in both literal (physically turning your face/body) and figurative (refusing help, rejecting entrance) ways. Frequently appears in security, hospitality, and emotional contexts. Common collocations: 'turn away from', 'turn someone away at the door'. Do not confuse with 'turn off' (switch off) or 'turn down' (reject an offer).
جمل نموذجية
He was sick and decided to turn away from the smell.
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The guard had to turn away people at the door.
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Don't turn away when someone needs help.
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When she saw the sad movie scene, she had to turn away to avoid crying.
natural
We can’t turn away any more customers, or we'll lose business.
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He tried to speak to her, but she just turned away without a word.
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