turned in; turning in; turns in
1
: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path
2
: to go to bed
turned in early
Synonyms
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
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
Wooton’s jail turn-in date was delayed several times because of heart surgery and recovery time, according to court records.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2024
Jonathan Gitlin Some of that is undoubtedly the new suspension, but lighter power steering makes turn-in much more effortless.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
Some residents proposed lower speed limits, others proposed a gate, accessible only to subdivision residents, emergency vehicles and village vehicles — though Village Manager Evan Walter proposed another solution that seemed broadly popular: limiting turn-ins to certain times of the day.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
With the front wheels canted like the head of a curious dog, the Mach 1 enjoys precise turn-in and averages a 1.13-g ride through Turn 1.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
This will be due at the moment the program is turned in to the county, which is expected before the end of November, according to Tarrant County Chief Information Officer André Mendes.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
Its thick tail turned in a perfect circle then smoothly centered-up for balance.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
During parliamentary elections in March, only 41% of eligible voters turned in ballots, the lowest electoral turnout in the Islamic Republic’s history.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2024
Advocates for the measure turned in 159,930 valid signatures last month — more than enough to place the question on the ballot, according to the state agency.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024
The hyperactivity that can have kids whizzing around the classroom or refusing to wait their turn in games and queues often shows up as restlessness and fidgetiness in adults.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
In the seventh inning, Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV also turned in a key effort.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
Participants will be asked to confirm that the guns being turned in were not stolen or used in a crime, according to the coalition.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
Noun
To know more For more information about the state’s vessel turn-in program, go to myfwc.com/boating/waterway/vtip.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
Wooton’s jail turn-in date was delayed several times because of heart surgery and recovery time, according to court records.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2024
Jonathan Gitlin Some of that is undoubtedly the new suspension, but lighter power steering makes turn-in much more effortless.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
Some residents proposed lower speed limits, others proposed a gate, accessible only to subdivision residents, emergency vehicles and village vehicles — though Village Manager Evan Walter proposed another solution that seemed broadly popular: limiting turn-ins to certain times of the day.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
With the front wheels canted like the head of a curious dog, the Mach 1 enjoys precise turn-in and averages a 1.13-g ride through Turn 1.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Verb
In October 2022, residents turned in 275 guns for a $50 Amazon gift card.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
This will be due at the moment the program is turned in to the county, which is expected before the end of November, according to Tarrant County Chief Information Officer André Mendes.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
Its thick tail turned in a perfect circle then smoothly centered-up for balance.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
During parliamentary elections in March, only 41% of eligible voters turned in ballots, the lowest electoral turnout in the Islamic Republic’s history.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2024
Advocates for the measure turned in 159,930 valid signatures last month — more than enough to place the question on the ballot, according to the state agency.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 May 2024
The hyperactivity that can have kids whizzing around the classroom or refusing to wait their turn in games and queues often shows up as restlessness and fidgetiness in adults.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
In the seventh inning, Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV also turned in a key effort.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
Participants will be asked to confirm that the guns being turned in were not stolen or used in a crime, according to the coalition.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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