spin round
B1 neutral intransitive intransitive
In simple words
to turn quickly to face another direction
Literal meaning: to spin in a circular way
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
to turn quickly around so that you face a different direction
"She spun round when she heard her name."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in British English; American English more often uses 'spin around.' It is used both literally and for sudden reactions.
Commonly used with
quickly to face on your heel in surprise chair dancer
Forms
Base
spin round
I/you/we/they
3rd person
spins round
he/she/it
Past simple
spined round
yesterday
Past participle
spined round
have + pp
-ing form
spining round
continuous
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