Turn over — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Turn over

Turn over (verb)

  1. to turn from an upright position, overturn
  2. rotate; also, to cause (an internal combustion engine) to begin firing
  3. deliver, surrender; also, to lose possession of

Turn over (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

    "reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak"

    similar: cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender, turn in, yield
    related: commit, consign, entrust, transfer, forfeit, release, waive, abnegate, renounce, resign, abandon, desert, discard, forsake, part (with), shed
    near: keep, retain, withhold

  2. to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

    "turned the evidence over to the police"

    similar: commend, commit, confide, consign, delegate, deliver, entrust, give, give over, hand, hand over, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, vest
    related: confer, grant, assign, deal (out), dispense, disperse, distribute, divide, hand in, release, relinquish, submit, surrender, turn in, yield, bequeath, hand down, hand on, will, advance, lend, loan, furnish, supply, recommit, redeliver, retransfer, retransmit
    opposite: hold, keep, retain
    near: detain, hold back, reserve, withhold, own, possess, accept, receive, take in, occupy, take, take over

  3. to turn on one's side or upside down

    "don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself"

    similar: capsize, overturn, upset, turn turtle
    related: invert, overset, overthrow, pitchpole, topple, tump (over) (chiefly Southern), upend, careen, heel, keel, lean, list, tilt, tip, collapse, fall, founder, give
    opposite: right
    near: stand up, straighten (up), erect, raise

  4. to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing

    "would you mind turning the picture over so I can see if the backing needs to be replaced"

    similar: flip, invert, reverse
    related: transpose, exchange, interchange, shift, switch, overturn, upset

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Turn over

The most common words with a similar meaning to Turn over:

cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender, turn in, yield, commend, commit, confide, consign, delegate, entrust, give, give over, hand, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, vest, capsize, overturn, upset, flip, invert, reverse, turn turtle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Turn over

Words with the opposite meaning of Turn over:

hold, keep, retain, right

Related Words for Turn over

forfeit, release, waive, abnegate, renounce, resign, abandon, desert, discard, forsake, part (with), shed, confer, grant, assign, deal (out), dispense, disperse, distribute, divide, hand in, submit, bequeath, hand down, hand on, will, advance, lend, loan, furnish

Near Antonyms of Turn over

withhold, detain, hold back, reserve, own, possess, accept, receive, take in, occupy, take, take over, stand up, straighten (up), erect, raise

Word Forms of Turn over

Inflections: turned over, turning over, turns over

Origin & Etymology of Turn over

First known use: 14th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Turn over

turn over a new leaf, turn over to

Frequently Asked Questions about Turn over

What does "Turn over" mean?

"Turn over" means to turn from an upright position, overturn. As a verb, it is defined as: to turn from an upright position, overturn. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Turn over"?

Other words for "Turn over" include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish and render. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Turn over" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Turn over"?

There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Turn over". Common alternatives include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender and turn in.

What is the opposite of "Turn over"?

Antonyms of "Turn over" include hold, keep, retain and right. Near antonyms include withhold, detain, hold back and reserve.

How do you use "Turn over" in a sentence?

Examples of "Turn over" in a sentence: "reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak"; "turned the evidence over to the police"; "don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself".

Is "Turn over" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Turn over" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Turn over"?

First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Turn over" meaning "to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress"?

When "Turn over" (verb) means to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress, synonyms include cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over and lay down.