to turn something so the other side is facing up
Please turn over the pancake so it cooks on both sides.
turn over — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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to give control or responsibility to someone
After ten years, she turned over the company to her son.
generate revenue
The company turns over more than €5 million a year, making it one of the leading firms in the region.
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1. to turn something so the other side is facing up
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To move something so that the bottom or back is now on top or facing you.
Please turn over the pancake so it cooks on both sides.
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To officially give someone else control, responsibility, or ownership of something.
After ten years, she turned over the company to her son.
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To achieve a particular amount of business activity, especially in terms of money earned or sales made, typically used to describe a company’s annual or periodic revenue.
The company turns over more than €5 million a year, making it one of the leading firms in the region.
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