Turn Right: Meaning, Examples, and How to Use It

Meaning 1：make a right turn (turn right)

turn right 🔊

/tɜːrn raɪt/

phr. v.

To change direction and move towards the right side.

Person pointing right at crossroads with right turn arrow sign

make a right turn 🔊

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/meɪk ə raɪt tɜːrn/

phr. v.

To pivot or change one's direction of movement so as to face or proceed toward the right side.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Turn' from OE 'tyrnan' (to rotate) + 'right' from OE 'riht' (correct direction).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a right arrow sign; think: 'R for Right, R for Route'.

📖 Example

At the next intersection, turn right and you'll see the library on your left. 🔊 At the next intersection, turn to the right, and you will see the library on your left.

🔗 Collocations

turn right at the corner – make a right turn when you reach the corner

turn right onto Main Street – change direction to the right as you enter Main Street

turn right into the parking lot – enter the parking lot by turning to the right

🔄 Synonyms

take a right (v. phrase) – to turn to the right side

make a right turn (v. phrase) – to perform a turn toward the right

veer right (v. phrase) – to swerve or turn sharply to the right

🚫 Antonyms

turn left (v. phrase) – to change direction toward the left side

take a left (v. phrase) – to turn to the left side

make a left turn (v. phrase) – to perform a turn toward the left

📖 Cultural Story

Directional phrase standardized with automobile traffic in early 20th century. Fundamental in driving tests and navigation apps worldwide.