turn over — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

turn over (/tɜːrn ˈoʊvər/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /tɜːrn ˈoʊvər/

Meaning

Meaning: flip; hand control to

To move something so the other side is on top, or to give control of something to someone else.

Examples

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Etymology

From ‘turn’ plus ‘over’, flipping or transferring something.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for flipping objects or handing over control.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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