Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-away
phrasal verb
/tɜrn əˈweɪ/
Definition
To cause someone to leave or reject something, often due to disapproval or displeasure.
Examples
- The strict bouncer had to turn away several guests at the club.
- After the heated discussion, she felt it was better to turn away his advances.
- The bakery had to turn away customers when they ran out of bread.
Meaning
When you turn someone away, you don’t allow them to enter or participate, usually because of a negative response or lack of interest.
Synonyms
- dismiss
- refuse
- reject
- shun
- exclude
