What is the meaning of turn in?

verb

  • Make an entrance by turning from a road.
    • usage: "Turn in after you see the gate"
  • To surrender someone or something to another.
    • usage: "the guard delivered the criminal to the police"; "render up the prisoners"; "render the town to the enemy"; "fork over the money"
  • Carry out (performances. )
    • usage: "They turned in a splendid effort"; "They turned in top jobs for the second straight game"
  • Prepare for sleep.
    • usage: "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn"
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