turn in(
tuhrn
ihn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to submit)
a. entregar
I have to turn in a paper for my economics class this Friday.Debo entregar un trabajo para la clase de economía este viernes.
2. (to inform on)
a. entregar
Gloria still doesn't know who turned her in to the police.Gloria todavía no sabe quién la entregó a la policía.
3. (to return)
a. devolver
Someone may have turned your lost handbag in.Quizás alguien haya devuelto la cartera que perdiste.
4. (sports)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
In the last game, the young player turned in three goals.En el último partido, la joven jugadora anotó tres tantos.
This season, she turned in an excellent performance.Esta temporada, logró un rendimiento excelente.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
5. (colloquial) (to go to bed)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g. skinny, grandma).
a. acostarse
It's getting late. I'm going to turn in soon.Se está haciendo tarde. Me voy a acostar pronto.
turn intransitive verb phraseintransitive verb
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (lost property)
a. entregar
2. (person)
a. entregar a la policía
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (colloquial)
a. irse a dormir
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