turn around

This page is about the collocation turn around

collocation pattern: verb + adverb

Meaning

to turn your body or head so that you're facing the opposite way

For example

  • When I heard my name, I turned around.

  • Don't turn around, but I think someone's following us.

Note:
Also "turn round"

Quick Quiz

If you're facing north and then turn around, you'll be

a. facing east

b. facing south

c. facing north again
a) facing east b) facing south c) facing north again

Contributor: Matt Errey