Turn in
/tə:n in/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To submit a piece of work, such as an assignment or report, to someone in authority.
- Students must turn in their assignments by Friday.
- He turned in the report to his manager on Monday.
2. To report or deliver someone to authorities, often used in the context of surrendering offenders.
- The fugitive decided to turn himself in after realizing the hopelessness of his situation.
- After weeks of evading capture, the thief turned himself in to the local police.
3. To go to bed or retire for the night.
- After a long day at work, she decided to turn in early.
- He usually turns in around 10 PM during the workweek.
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