turn in
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turn in

verb

Definition of TURN IN

intransitive verb
1
: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path
2
: to go to bed <turned in early>
transitive verb
1
: to deliver up : hand over <turned in his badge and quit>
2
a : to inform on : betray
b : to deliver to an authority <urged the wanted man to turn himself in>
3
: to acquit oneself of : put on, produce <turned in a good performance>

Examples of TURN IN

  1. <turned in the banned assault rifle to the police>
  2. <it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in>

First Known Use of TURN IN

1535

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