Definitions by J T
turn
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).