turning
When used to describe a road or path, this term is common in British English to denote a junction or a side road. In American English, "turn" is more frequently used in this specific spatial context, whereas "turning" often retains a more process-oriented meaning.
As a noun referring to a change in fortune or condition, the word carries a sense of pivotal transition. It describes a moment of shift rather than a gradual evolution, often implying a decisive break from a previous state or trajectory.
Meanings
The act of rotating or moving in a circular direction around an axis.
The turning of the wheel was slow and steady.
A place where a road or path changes direction; a junction or bend.
Take the next turning on the left to reach the village.
A change in direction, character, or condition.
The news marked a sudden turning in the fortunes of the company.
The process of shaping a piece of wood or metal on a lathe.
The artisan spent hours on the turning of the table legs.