turn in

The phrase "turn in" is versatile, commonly used in contexts such as submitting work, going to bed, or reporting someone to authorities.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)To go to bed or retire for the night.

Example

I'm exhausted; I think I'll turn in early tonight.

B1Work/School

(informal)To submit or hand over something, such as an assignment or document.

Example

Please turn in your homework by Friday.

B2Law/Crime

(informal)To report someone to the authorities or a higher authority.

Example

He decided to turn in his accomplice to the police.

C1Sports

(informal)To achieve a specific score or performance.

Example

The athlete turned in an impressive performance at the meet.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn in":

turn over turn to turn about turn into turn around turn out in turn give in ill turn send in hand in one's checks take a turn check in turn round turn again round turn on the turn put in turn back turn the corner hand over turn against turn down turn on turn inside-out call in bring in throw in go in come in cash in turn up turn of foot yield up tune in turn turtle tuck in take in mail it in chuck in heel turn do in pull in check into get in