noun/verb (gerund/present participle)pl: turnings
volta, curva, giro
1. The action of rotating or moving in a circular direction
The turning of the wheel propelled the car forward.
A volta da roda propulsionou o carro para frente.
2. A change of direction, especially on a road or path
Take the next turning to the left.
Pegue a próxima curva à esquerda.
3. The process of shaping wood, metal, etc., on a lathe
Wood turning is a traditional craft.
A tornearia de madeira é um ofício tradicional.
4. A critical point or moment of change
This was a turning point in her career.
Este foi um ponto de virada em sua carreira.
Related Idioms & Phrases
turning point - ponto de virada/virada crucial
turning tables - inverter a situação
no turning back - sem volta atrás
turning a blind eye - fazer vista grossa
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