turn together
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Two or more things spinning or turning at the same time.
Literal meaning: To rotate at the same time as something else.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
Of mechanical parts: to rotate in coordination or simultaneously.
"Both gears must turn together for the machine to function correctly."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 neutral
Of people: to turn in the same direction at the same moment, often in a coordinated or synchronized way.
"At the drill sergeant's command, the soldiers turned together to face the flag."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
A rare phrasal verb found mainly in mechanical, technical, or choreographic contexts. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Commonly used with
gears wheels cogs dancers simultaneously mechanism
Forms
Base
turn together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
turns together
he/she/it
Past simple
turned together
yesterday
Past participle
turned together
have + pp
-ing form
turning together
continuous
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Synonyms
rotate together spin in unison move simultaneously
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