turn-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈtərn-ˌin 

: something that turns in or is turned in

turn in

2 of 2

verb

turned in; turning in; turns 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 fugitive to turn himself in

3

: to acquit oneself of : put on, produce

turned in a good performance

Synonyms of turn-in

Verb

• relinquish
• render
• surrender
• deliver
• turn over

Examples of turn-in in a Sentence

Verb

turned in the banned assault rifle to the police

it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But behind the trophies, judging tables and official turn-in times were teams with very different stories. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

Wider wheel positioning enhances tire grip at turn-in and cornering traction. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Verb

Therefore, by sending a low-voltage electrical pulse to either antenna, scientists can trick the cockroach into turning in the opposite direction, effectively allowing operators to steer the living robot via remote control. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Morton, a British native who’s been acting since age 12, has pulled off a dynamic and varied career over three-plus decades, earning Oscar noms for her supporting role in Sweet and Lowdown and lead turn in In America. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1535, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for turn-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin

Kids Definition

turn in

verb

1

: to give up or hand back

turned in the art supplies when I was finished

2

: to hand over to authorities

the escaped prisoner turned himself in

3

: do entry 1 sense 1a

turned in a fine job

4

: to go to bed