turn in

British  

verb

1. (intr) to go to bed for the night

2. (tr) to hand in; deliver

   to turn in an essay

3. (tr) to deliver (someone accused of a crime) into police custody

4. to give up or conclude (something)

   we turned in the game when it began to rain

5. (tr) to record (a score, etc)

6. to withdraw or cause to withdraw from contact with others and become preoccupied with one's own problems

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turn in Idioms  

1. Hand in, give over, as in I turned in my exam and left the room . [c. 1300]

2. Surrender or inform on, especially to the police, as in The shoplifter turned herself in . [1920s]

3. Produce, as in He turned in a consistent performance every day . [Mid-1900s]

4. Go to bed, as in I turned in early last night . [ Colloquial ; late 1600s]

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Example Sentences

He and his business partner, David Balducci, have been studying these sites for years, quietly drawing up plans while the legal tides in Sacramento turned in their favor.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s dedicated himself to the work, as was evident in his triumphant turn in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s 2023 production of “King Lear” in Washington, D.C., directed by Simon Godwin.

From Los Angeles Times

A novelist whose works have long contemplated final things turns in his last book.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Chargers’ defense turned in a solid performance, but the offense was sputtering and out of sync.

From Los Angeles Times

Luckily, Emily Blunt wasn’t just brave enough to turn in a decent performance in one of last year’s worst movies, but so strong-willed she called out this awful trend.

From Salon

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