Turn over Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈoʊvɝ
TURN-oh-ver
tˈɜːn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
TURN-oh-vuh
Definition
To rotate or flip something so that a different side is up; also, to give control or responsibility of something to another person.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for flipping objects (cards, pancakes), or handing over control (e.g., 'turn over the keys'). Can be literal or figurative. 'Turn over' can also mean 'produce a certain amount of money' in British English (business context).
Spanish: dar la vuelta - entregar - cambiar de ladoPortuguese (BR): virar - entregar - virar de ladoPortuguese (PT): virar - entregar - mudar de ladoChinese (Simplified): 翻转 - 移交 - 翻面Chinese (Traditional): 翻轉 - 移交 - 翻面Hindi: पलटना - सौंपनाArabic: قلِّب - سلِّمBengali: উল্টে দেওয়া - হস্তান্তর করাRussian: переворачивать - передавать (контроль)Japanese: ひっくり返す - 引き渡すVietnamese: lật (mặt) - bàn giaoKorean: 뒤집다 - 넘겨주다Turkish: çevirmek - devretmekUrdu: پلٹ دینا - حوالے کر دیناIndonesian: lật - bàn giao
Example Sentences
Please turn over the page.
basic
He turned over the keys to his apartment.
basic
After five minutes, turn over the pancakes.
basic
When the police arrived, he turned over the stolen wallet.
natural
If you turn over the card, you'll see the answer.
natural
Our manager will turn over the project to a new team next month.
natural