Turn in Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
TURN-in
tˈɜːn/ /ˈɪn
TURN-in
Definition
'Turn in' means to give something to someone in authority, like homework or documents, or, informally, to go to bed for sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and widely used for 'go to bed', but also common for 'submit' (especially assignments or reports). Key collocations: 'turn in a paper', 'turn in early'. Not always interchangeable with 'hand in' (which is rarely used for sleep).
Spanish: entregar - irse a la camaPortuguese (BR): entregar - deitar-sePortuguese (PT): entregar - ir para a camaChinese (Simplified): 上交 - 上床睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 交上 - 上牀睡覺Hindi: सौंपना - सोने जानाArabic: يُسلم - يخلد إلى النومBengali: জমা দেওয়া - ঘুমাতে যাওয়াRussian: сдать - лечь спатьJapanese: 提出する - 寝るVietnamese: nộp - đi ngủKorean: 제출하다 - 잠자리에 들다Turkish: teslim etmek - yatmaya gitmekUrdu: جمع کروانا - سونے جاناIndonesian: menyerahkan - pergi tidur
Example Sentences
I have to turn in my homework by Friday.
basic
She usually turns in at 10 o'clock.
basic
Please turn in your test before leaving.
basic
I'm exhausted—I'm going to turn in early tonight.
natural
Did you remember to turn in your library books?
natural
After a long day, all I want to do is turn in and get some rest.
natural