turn ... degrees

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To move in a circular direction by a specific angle.

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Examples (10)

  • To adjust the setting, please turn the knob 90 degrees to the right.
  • The security camera can turn a full 180 degrees to monitor the entire area.
  • She turned her head 45 degrees to get a better look.
  • The large gear turns the smaller one several degrees with each rotation.
  • I had to turn the steering wheel a full 360 degrees to make the U-turn.
  • The instructions state that you must turn the key 180 degrees to unlock it.
  • As the sun set, the solar panel slowly turned another 15 degrees.
  • He was ordered to turn 90 degrees and face the commander.
  • A dancer's ability to turn 360 degrees precisely requires incredible balance.
  • Could you turn the telescope just a few degrees upwards for me?