turning

• Normalmente não é usado como adjetivo no inglês padrão; 'turning' é principalmente uma forma de substantivo ou verbo. Como adjetivo, pode descrever algo que gira ou muda de direção.

Not typically used as an adjective in standard English; 'turning' is primarily a noun or verb form. As an adjective, it may describe something that rotates or changes direction.

1. A2formal

   Moving or changing direction, especially in a curved path.

   Que vira

   • The turning car slowed down at the corner.
   • She watched the turning wheels of the bicycle.
   • The turning point in the road was marked by a sign.

   Sinônimoscurvingmeanderingswervingtwistingveeringwinding

   Antônimosdirectstraight

2. Changing state or conditionB1formal

   Undergoing a transformation or change in state.

   Em transformação

   • The leaves are turning yellow in autumn.
   • The milk is turning sour because it's too warm.
   • His hair is turning gray as he gets older.

   Sinônimoschangingshifting

   Antônimosstablestaticunchanging

• Substantivo que se refere ao lugar onde uma estrada, trilha ou rio muda de direção, ou ao ato de mudar de direção.

A noun referring to a place where a road, path, or river changes direction, or the act of changing direction.

1. A bend or curve in a roadA2formal

   A place where a road, path, or river changes direction.

   Curva

   • Take the next turning on the left.
   • The car slowed down at the sharp turning.
   • There is a dangerous turning ahead on this mountain road.

   Sinônimosanglebendcornercurvehairpinloopmeanderturntwistwinding

2. A point of changeB2formal

   A critical moment or point where a significant change occurs.

   Momento decisivo

   • The discovery was a turning point in her career.
   • The year 2020 marked a turning in global health awareness.
   • His speech was a turning in the political campaign.

   Sinônimosclimaxcrisisjuncturemilestonepivotturning pointwatershed

   Antônimosconstancycontinuationsamenessstability

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de girar, mudar de direção ou passar de um estado para outro.

A verb used to indicate the act of rotating, changing direction, or transforming from one state to another.

1. Change directionA1formal

   To move or cause to move in a different direction.

   Virar

   • Turn left at the traffic lights.
   • She turned her head to look at him.
   • The car turned onto the main road.

   Sinônimosbendcurvepivotrevolverotatespinswervetwistveerwheel

2. Change state or conditionA2formal

   To change from one state, form, or condition to another.

   Tornar-se

   • The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
   • He turned pale when he heard the news.
   • The milk turned sour overnight.

   Sinônimosalterbecomechangeconvertgogrowshifttransform

   Antônimosremainstay

3. Rotate or spinA2formal

   To move around a central point or axis.

   Girar

   • Turn the handle clockwise to open the door.
   • She turned the key in the lock.
   • The Earth turns on its axis.

   Sinônimoscirclegyratepivotrevolverotatespinswiveltwirlwhirl

   Antônimosalignstillstraighten

4. Become (age or time)A2informal

   To reach a particular age or time.

   Completar (idade ou tempo)

   • He turned 30 last week.
   • It's just turned midnight.
   • She turned 18 and could finally vote.

   Sinônimosattainhitreach

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