turn aside
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle aside
Meanings
Stop doing one thing in order to do something else briefly
Why “aside”? A body moves to the side, clearing the path or creating private space.
“She turned aside to greet a friend.”
“Omar turned aside to answer his phone.”
Don't confuse with
Turn aside means stop doing one thing in order to do something else briefly. Turn around means move so you face the other direction.
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turn around
A contrast learners often mix up
Move so you face the other direction; Improve a situation that was failing
draw aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
move aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Step out of the way to let someone or something pass
stand aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Move out of the way or step down from a role
step aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Move to one side, or resign from a role
take aside
Same aside pattern: side step
Lead someone away from others to talk privately
turn about
Same base verb: turn
Reverse direction by 180°
turn away
Same base verb: turn
Refuse to allow someone to enter; Move your face or eyes from someone or something
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