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phrasal-verb
turn around a business
ein scheiterndes Geschäft wieder erfolgreich machen
Meaning
to make a failing business successful again
Example
The new CEO managed to **turn around the business** within a year.
phrasal-verb
turn around from
von einer gescheiterten Situation zu einer erfolgreichen wechseln
Meaning
to change from a failing situation to a successful one
Example
The company managed to **turn around from** a major loss last year.
phrasal-verb
turn around the business
ein scheitendes Unternehmen wieder erfolgreich machen
Meaning
to make a failing business successful again
Example
The new CEO helped **turn around** the company’s declining sales.
phrasal-verb
turn around the economy
eine Wirtschaft verbessern, die sich im Abwärtstrend befand
Meaning
to improve an economy that was in decline
Example
The stimulus package helped **turn around the economy** after the crisis.
phrasal-verb
turn away
den Eintritt oder die Annahme verweigern; sich von etwas entfernen
Meaning
to refuse entry or acceptance; to move away from something
Example
The guard **turned away** people without tickets.
phrasal-verb
turn away from
aufhören, etwas zu tun oder sich in etwas zu engagieren
Meaning
to stop doing or being involved in something
Example
He decided to **turn away from** politics.
phrasal-verb
turn back
zurückgehen; in die Richtung zurückkehren, aus der du gekommen bist
Meaning
to go back in the direction you came from
Example
We had to **turn back** because of the heavy rain.
idiom
turn back the clock
zu einer früheren Zeit zurückkehren; Fortschritt oder Veränderung rückgängig machen
Meaning
to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change
Example
Many people wish they could **turn back the clock** to their childhood.
phrasal-verb
turn down
etwas ablehnen oder abweisen
Meaning
to reject or refuse something
Example
The minister **turned down** the proposal for increasing taxes.
phrasal-verb
turn down for
ein Angebot oder eine Gelegenheit ablehnen
Meaning
to reject an offer or opportunity
Example
He was **turned down for** the job because he lacked experience.
idiom
turn dreams into reality
etwas erreichen, das man sich lange gewünscht hat
Meaning
to achieve something one has long desired
Example
With hard work and dedication, you can **turn your dreams into reality**.
phrasal-verb
turn failure into
einen Misserfolg in eine Lern- oder Erfolgsmöglichkeit verwandeln
Meaning
to transform a failure into a learning or success opportunity
Example
He tried to **turn failure into** motivation for his next project.
phrasal-verb
turn ideas into reality
deine Pläne oder Träume wahr werden lassen
Meaning
to make your plans or dreams come true
Example
Great leaders know how to **turn ideas into reality**.
phrasal-verb
turn in
etwas einreichen, wie eine Aufgabe oder einen Bericht
Meaning
to submit something like an assignment or report
Example
Don’t forget to **turn in** your project by Friday.
phrasal-verb
turn into
etwas anderes werden
Meaning
to become something different
Example
Over time, the small shop **turned into** a large supermarket.
phrasal-verb
turn inward
sich auf die eigenen Gedanken und Gefühle konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus on your own thoughts and feelings
Example
After the accident, he began to **turn inward** for reflection.
phrasal-verb
turn left
die Richtung nach links ändern
Meaning
to change direction to the left
Example
At the next intersection, **turn left** onto Main Street.
phrasal-verb
turn negativity into strength
negative erfahrungen als motivation für verbesserung nutzen
Meaning
to use negative experiences as motivation for improvement
Example
She learned to **turn negativity into strength** after many failures.
phrasal-verb
turn off
den Fluss von etwas stoppen; ausschalten
Meaning
to stop the flow of something; to switch off
Example
Please **turn off** the lights when you leave the room to save energy.
phrasal-verb
turn off lights
Lichter ausschalten, wenn sie nicht benötigt werden, um Energie zu sparen
Meaning
to switch off lights when not needed to save energy
Example
Employees are encouraged to **turn off lights** when leaving the office.
phrasal-verb
turn on
eine Maschine oder ein Gerät einschalten
Meaning
to start a machine or device
Example
Can you **turn on** the Wi-Fi, please?
phrasal-verb
turn out
an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen oder dabei sein
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out** for the annual cultural parade.
phrasal-verb
turn out for
an einer Veranstaltung teilnehmen oder mitmachen
Meaning
to attend or participate in an event
Example
Thousands of people **turned out for** the annual cultural parade.
phrasal-verb
turn out to be
sich am Ende als etwas herausstellen
Meaning
to prove to be something in the end
Example
The rumor **turned out to be** false.