left turn: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    globalneutralformal
    • A physical change of direction toward the left, used in navigation, driving, marching, or similar contexts.

    Examples

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    • Turn left at the next intersection, then take another left turn after the gas station.

      Turn left at the next intersection, then take another left turn after the gas station.

    • The driver made a sharp left turn to avoid the obstacle on the road.

      The driver made a sharp left turn to avoid the obstacle on the road.

    • We marched in formation, executing a left turn at the command of the sergeant.

      We marched in formation, executing a left turn at the command of the sergeant.

    • Can you signal before making that left turn? I want to make sure the cars behind know your intention.

      Can you signal before making that left turn? I want to make sure the cars behind know your intention.

  • 2.

    globalneutralfigurative
    • A sudden or notable change in course, strategy, behavior, or emphasis; a metaphorical shift from a previously followed direction.

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    • After months of steady progress, the project took a left turn when funding was suddenly cut.

      After months of steady progress, the project took a left turn when funding was suddenly cut.

    • The conversation took a left turn when they started discussing controversial topics unexpectedly.

      The conversation took a left turn when they started discussing controversial topics unexpectedly.

    • Our marketing strategy took a left turn after we realized traditional ads weren’t yielding results.

      Our marketing strategy took a left turn after we realized traditional ads weren’t yielding results.

  • 3.

    globalformalpolitical
    • A move toward more left-wing or progressive political positions or policies.

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    • The politician’s speech marked a left turn in policies, focusing more on social justice and environmental issues.

      The politician’s speech marked a left turn in policies, focusing more on social justice and environmental issues.

    • Their party took a left turn this election cycle, endorsing more progressive candidates than before.

      Their party took a left turn this election cycle, endorsing more progressive candidates than before.

    • Observers noted the company’s left turn toward sustainability and ethical sourcing as a major shift in corporate values.

      Observers noted the company’s left turn toward sustainability and ethical sourcing as a major shift in corporate values.

Examples:

  • EN: Spudsy. Make a left turn at the next corner.
    ES: Spudsy, gira a la izquierda en la siguiente esquina.
  • EN: We are making a left turn.
    ES: - Viraremos a la izquierda.
  • EN: Then after you've been to the right, you keep going right until you come to the left turn again.
    ES: Luego, tras ir a la derecha, sigan a la la derecha hasta el giro a la izquierda.
  • EN: You use too much rudder on a left turn, you feel the wind on your right cheek.
    ES: Girando el timón a la izquierda, notarán el viento en su derecha.
  • EN: - Halt, left turn!
    ES: ¡Alto! ¡Izquierda!
  • EN: Detachment, left turn.
    ES: Destacamento, ¡izquierda!
  • EN: So, making a left turn, he followed the equator... headed for the Galapagos Islands.
    ES: Virando a la izquierda, siguió el ecuador... dirigiéndose a las Islas Galápagos.
  • EN: It's a left turn there. Yeah.
    ES: ¡Hay una curva!
  • EN: I distinctly signaled I was making a left turn.
    ES: Marqué para girar a la izquierda.
  • EN: Halt, left turn.
    ES: ¡Silencio!
  • EN: If I know CurIey's, everybody in the joint will make a left turn to follow sol here.
    ES: Si conozco el Curley, todos los que están en ese antro se vendrán con Sol.
  • EN: There's a sharp left turn here.
    ES: Ahora a la izquierda.
  • EN: Into line, left turn.
    ES: ¡En fila, izquierda!
  • EN: Halt, left turn!
    ES: ¡Alto! Giro a la izquierda.
  • EN: Spudsy. Make a left turn at the next corner.
    ES: Spudsy, gira a la izquierda en la siguiente esquina.
  • EN: Company... left turn!
    ES: ¡Compañía... vuelta izquierda!
  • EN: We are making a left turn.
    ES: - Viraremos a la izquierda.
  • EN: Then after you've been to the right, you keep going right until you come to the left turn again.
    ES: Luego, tras ir a la derecha, sigan a la la derecha hasta el giro a la izquierda.
  • EN: You use too much rudder on a left turn, you feel the wind on your right cheek.
    ES: Girando el timón a la izquierda, notarán el viento en su derecha.
  • EN: - Halt, left turn!
    ES: ¡Alto! ¡Izquierda!
  • EN: Detachment, left turn.
    ES: Destacamento, ¡izquierda!
  • EN: So, making a left turn, he followed the equator... headed for the Galapagos Islands.
    ES: Virando a la izquierda, siguió el ecuador... dirigiéndose a las Islas Galápagos.
  • EN: It's a left turn there. Yeah.
    ES: ¡Hay una curva!
  • EN: Company... left turn!
    ES: ¡Compañía... vuelta izquierda!

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