turn a tap

Examples (10)

• Turn the tap clockwise to close it.
• He turned the tap, but no water came out of the pipes.
• Please turn the tap off after you finish washing your hands.
• She turned on the tap to fill the kettle with water.
• It was difficult to turn the old, rusty tap in the garden.
• You need to turn the tap all the way to stop it from dripping.
• I turned the tap slightly to let a small stream of water flow.
• Can you turn the tap for me? My hands are too soapy.
• Before leaving the house, make sure you turn every tap tightly.
• He turned the tap and waited for the water to get hot.