Turn onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
TURN-awn-too
tˈɜːn/ /ˈɒntʊ
turn-ON-tu
Definition
To change direction so that you enter a different road, path, or area, usually by making a turn.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in driving and navigation. Usually followed by a street or direction: 'turn onto Main Street.' Not the same as 'turn on', which has unrelated meanings.
Spanish: girar en - doblar enPortuguese (BR): entrar em - virar paraPortuguese (PT): entrar em - virar paraChinese (Simplified): 转到（某路或方向）Chinese (Traditional): 轉到（某路或方向）Hindi: पर मुड़नाArabic: انعطف إلىBengali: মুড়ে পড়া - মোড় নেওয়াRussian: повернуть наJapanese: 曲がる（～に）Vietnamese: rẽ vàoKorean: ―로 접어들다Turkish: -e dönmekUrdu: پر مُڑناIndonesian: belok ke
Example Sentences
Turn onto Oak Street at the next light.
basic
You need to turn onto the highway here.
basic
I always turn onto Pine Road to get to school.
basic
After the bridge, turn onto Maple Avenue; it’s a sharp left.
natural
Don’t turn onto the dirt road; stay on the main route.
natural
You’ll see the sign—just turn onto the small lane on your right.
natural