turn-n; 8 Senses

Sense Number 1: A circular segment of a curve.

Commentary: TURN[+path]

Examples:
There's a sharp turn in the road ahead.
There have been many turns in the path of my life.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: The act of changing course or twisting oneself.

Commentary: TURN[+event]

Examples:
He took a turn to the right.
With a turn of his head, he surveyed the room.
He made a turn away from her.

Mappings:
PropBank: turn.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 6, 7

Sense Number 3: (game) a division during which one is allowed to play (perhaps as offense).

Commentary: TURN[+game][+sport]

Examples:
It is still my turn.
The team had their turn to score.
Take your turn already.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 9

Sense Number 4: An unforseen development.

Commentary: TURN[+event]

Examples:
Events suddenly took an awkward turn.
The turn of events surprised me.

Mappings:
PropBank: turn.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4, 5

Sense Number 5: A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else.)

Commentary: TURN[+work]

Examples:
Take your turn at the band saw.
It's my turn to hoe.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 8

Sense Number 6: A short theatrical program that is part of a longer program.

Commentary: TURN[+theater]

Examples:
He did his turn three times every evening.
It was one of the best turns he ever did.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 10

Sense Number 7: A favor for someone.

Commentary: TURN[+favor]

Examples:
He did me a good turn.
He did a turn for me yesterday to aid our cause.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11

Sense Number 8: Taking a short walk out and back.

Commentary: TURN[+movement][+event]

Examples:
We took a turn in the park.
He took a turn in the neighborhood.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 12