turn-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈtərn-ˌin 

: something that turns in or is turned in

turn in

2 of 2

verb

turned in; turning in; turns in

intransitive verb

1

: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path

2

: to go to bed

turned in early

transitive verb

1

: to deliver up : hand over

turned in his badge and quit

2

a

: to inform on : betray

b

: to deliver to an authority

urged the wanted man to turn himself in

3

: to acquit oneself of : put on, produce

turned in a good performance

Synonyms

Verb

• cede
• cough up
• deliver
• give up
• hand over
• lay down
• relinquish
• render
• surrender
• turn over
• yield

Examples of turn-in in a Sentence

Verb

turned in the banned assault rifle to the police

it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Head to the picnic area turn-in which is three miles before the Craggy Gardens visitors center to enjoy lunch. —Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024

In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them. —Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024

Verb

But in this film, Anderson turns in her period costumes for a pair of hiking boots. —Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024

Enter the raising of the goose, an inspirational arc that nonetheless takes some surprising turns in the third act. —Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1535, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

turn in

verb

1

: to give up or hand back

turned in the art supplies when I was finished

2

: to hand over to authorities

the escaped prisoner turned himself in

3

: do entry 1 sense 1a

turned in a fine job

4

: to go to bed