Synonyms of turn in

turn in

verb

1

as in to relinquish

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

turned in the banned assault rifle to the police

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquish
• render
• surrender
• deliver
• turn over
• lay down
• hand over
• yield
• give up
• transfer
• cough up
• cede
• abandon
• resign
• commit
• waive
• release
• entrust
• forfeit
• part (with)
• discard
• shed
• renounce
• consign
• desert
• forsake
• abnegate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep
• retain
• withhold

2

as in to retire

to go to one's bed in order to sleep

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retire
• bed
• settle
• hit the hay
• sleep
• nap
• doss (down)
• drop off
• crash
• lie (down)
• bunk
• nod
• perch
• roost
• couch
• doze
• slumber
• recline
• snooze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• get up
• rise
• arise
• wake
• awake
• awaken
• arouse
• rouse
• stir
• waken
• uprise
• shift
• reawake
• bestir
• reawaken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turn in

Some counties see up to 50% of their vote-by-mail ballots turned in on Election Day, Alexander said, which means processing work doesn't even begin until later in the week. — Miles Parks, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

The other 80% would use the Pacific Street entrance, which would allow vehicles to turn in either direction. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor best known for memorable turns in Office Space, Bridesmaids, Glory, and Casino, has died, Variety reports. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026

Illinois does not require a hard left turn in the governor’s mansion. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026