View synonyms for turn over

turn over

verb

to change or cause to change position, esp so as to reverse top and bottom
to start (an engine), esp with a starting handle, or (of an engine) to start or function correctly
to shift or cause to shift position, as by rolling from side to side
tr to deliver; transfer
tr to consider carefully
he turned over the problem for hours
tr
1. to sell and replenish (stock in trade)
2. to transact business and so generate gross revenue of (a specified sum)
tr to invest and recover (capital)
slang.
tr to rob
slang.
tr to defeat utterly
turn over a new leaf
turn over a new leaf to reform; resolve to improve one's behaviour

1. the amount of business, usually expressed in terms of gross revenue, transacted during a specified period
2. ( as modifier )
  a turnover tax
the rate at which stock in trade is sold and replenished
a change or reversal of position
a small semicircular or triangular pastry case filled with fruit, jam, etc
1. the number of workers employed by a firm in a given period to replace those who have left
2. the ratio between this number and the average number of employees during the same period
banking the amount of capital funds loaned on call during a specified period

But how is it they never lose that hunger to turn over the next shovel of dirt?

As an initial act of good faith, Schwend agreed to turn over to the OSS all of his “hidden valuables.”

The reproductive rights debate has taken a startling turn over the past few years.

But Facebook itself can see, store, or even turn over all the messages their users send to each other.

When the crepe is golden on the bottom, turn over and a cook the other side until golden.

Hitherto, I have not given the subject much consideration, but I turn over a new leaf from the date of this adventure.

Of course you can't turn over a leaf unless it's big enough to turn over.

Indeed, to turn over his concertos, and see how he has fingered them alone, is enough to make you dizzy.

It is still more unlady-like to sit down and turn over to read the cards in her card basket.

In the meantime we had to turn over our passports to the German minister of war and get them back at our own Embassy.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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