turn-in

1 of 2

noun

: 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 wanted man to turn himself in
3
: to acquit oneself of : put on, produce
turned in a good performance

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
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Noun
Head to the picnic area turn-in which is three miles before the Craggy Gardens visitors center to enjoy lunch. Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024 In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
The Rebels turned in a dominant defensive performance against Carson Beck and the Bulldogs a week after Jaxson Dart set school passing records in a blowout of Arkansas. Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024 After a slow start to the season, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce turned in his second consecutive big game. Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn-in 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1535, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turn-in was in 1535

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Cite this Entry

“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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
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