1.
Send away, dismiss, as in They ran short and had to turn away many customers. [Late 1500s]
2.
Repel, as in The high prices turned away prospective buyers.
3.
Avert, deflect, as in She managed to turn away all criticism. [Late 1300s]
turn away
| Idioms: turn away |
| WordNet: turn away |
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The verb has 4 meanings:
Meaning #1:
move so as not face somebody or something
Meaning #2:
turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms: deflect, bend
Meaning #3:
refuse entrance or membership
Synonyms: reject, turn down, refuse
Meaning #4:
turn away or aside
Synonym: avert
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