词组 | turn in |
释义 | Idiom turn in Theme: SLEEP to go to bed.It’s late. I think I'll turn in.We usually turn in at about midnight. Slang turn in and roll in Theme: SLEEP in. to go to bed.Well, it's about time to turn in.I can't wait to roll in tonight. Idiom turn inturn in (someone) to take or report someone to the police or other authority.I would feel very nervous about turning in my neighbors to the police.He learned that the police were looking for him and turned himself in. Phr V turn in turns, turning, turned turn in sth or turn sth in to give something back to an organization or person in authorityoften + toHundreds of guns were turned in to the police after a national gun amnesty was declared. mainly American to give a piece of written work to a teacher or employerShe's worried she won't be able to turn in her project on time. turn in sb or turn sb in to take a criminal to the policeoften reflexiveAfter six months on the run, he turned himself in. sometimes + toShe turned her husband in to the police the day after the accident. turn in informal to go to bedI'm going to turn in now - goodnight everyone. turn in sth to produce results, especially good resultsBoth companies turn in pre-tax profits of over 5.5 million annually.He turned in a stunning performance as Hamlet at the National last year. turn in1. To go to one's bed to sleep. I have to be up at 6 AM, so I'll need turn in early tonight. 2. To point, curve, or fold inwards. The edges of the TV turn in to offer the viewer a more immersive viewing experience. My feet turn in slightly, which makes it awkward to dance. 3. To point, curve, or fold something inwards. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "turn" and "in." He turned in the two computer monitors so that he could see both at the same time. She turned her knees in to rest the plate on top of them. 4. To submit or hand in something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "turn" and "in." I had to turn the paper in late because of my grandfather's funeral. She turned in the lost wallet at the local police station. 5. To surrender, deliver, or give information about someone or oneself to the authorities, typically the police. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "turn" and "in." I was so wracked with guilt over the accident that I turned myself in to police. I decided to turn in my neighbor when I suspected him of the murder. turn someone or something in (to someone or something)to submit or refer someone or something to someone or a group, especially in some official capacity. The good citizen turned his neighbor in for watering his lawn during the wrong hours. I turned in the report to the treasurer. turn in (some place)and turn into (some place)to walk or steer one's vehicle into a place. Turn into the next service station for some gas. I'll turn in for gas now. She walked down the street and turned into the drugstore. turn in1. [for something] to fold or point inward. Do my toes turn in too much? The legs of the table turned in at the bottom, giving a quaint appearance to the piece of furniture. 2. [for someone] to go to bed. It's time to turn in. Good night. I want to turn in early tonight. turn in1. 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] turn inv. 1. To deliver or submit some assignment or work: I turned my application in before the deadline. That actor turns in a consistent performance every show. 2. To inform on or deliver someone or something to an authority: I turned in the wallet that I found to the police. The criminals turned themselves in. 3. To go to bed: I turned in early last night. turn inand roll in in. to go to bed. Well, it’s about time to turn in. |
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