What is the meaning of turn away?

Move so as not face somebody or something.
Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
- synonyms: deflect, bend
Refuse entrance or membership.
- usage: "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs"
- synonyms: reject, turn down, refuse
Turn away or aside.
- usage: "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
- synonyms: avert

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