Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turn-abruptly
verb phrase
/tɜrn əˈbrʌptli/
Definition
to change direction suddenly and quickly
Examples
- She had to turn abruptly to avoid hitting the pole.
- His car turned abruptly left at the intersection.
- The dog turned abruptly when it spotted a squirrel.
Meaning
Turning or changing course suddenly without warning.
Synonyms
- swerve
- veer
- change direction
