turn away
Britishverb
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to move or cause to move in a different direction so as not to face something
one of the child turned away while the others hid
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(tr) to refuse admittance or assistance to
dozens of people were turned away from the hostel
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Send away, dismiss, as in They ran short and had to turn away many customers . [Late 1500s]
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Repel, as in The high prices turned away prospective buyers .
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Avert, deflect, as in She managed to turn away all criticism . [Late 1300s]
Example Sentences
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Cricket's calendar now turns away from the subcontinent, with the next 50-over World Cup to be played in across Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa in 2027.
From BBC
When he was finished growling he snorted twice, stood, turned away from the stove, and started to pull.
From Literature
My father came out of the shed huddled up in his parka and turned away from the sea, blinking in the wan light, smiling a wan smile.
From Literature
The soldiers were turning away to patrol another street.
From Literature
She turned away from me, half ducking inside to pick it up.
From Literature
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