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Persuade or inspire an individual or group to reneg on their commitment to an original purpose in favor of a counterpurpose. Formerly used in conjunction with loyalty to one's country or political party/spying (i.e. 'turncoat'), it has come to be used more often with a misunderstanding of homosexuality (i.e. 'turn gay'), or disloyalty to affiliates in an illegal enterprise (drugs, organized crime, white collar crime).
"Travis Fimmel is so pretty, he could turn Hugh Hefner." / "Madonna wasn't really lesbian, but Sandra Bernhard did her best to turn her."

"Once vice got the bag man to turn, they finally had enough evidence to put away the head of the crime ring."
turn by J T September 8, 2008
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Going on a scenic drive with the intent of smoking pot. See also burn turn.
Yo bro just picked up a fat slice, let's go on a turn!
Turn by bepacle July 14, 2010
Is she going with Jake to turn?
Yeah she just asked him today
turn by T Bella February 22, 2009
Jade: Have you seen the Rick Ross' sex tape?

Jay: Uhh yeahh...turn!
turn by Jade & Jay October 19, 2010
pronounce: tern
a college dance. everyone is pissed on funk within an hour of arrival. very messy. not a real turn without at least one person spewing.
fucking awsome turn last night. i dont remember past 10.30 though.
turn by baz November 2, 2003