Example sentences of "turn [adv] the " in BNC.

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1 If it does move L or R , turn in the same direction a maximum amount — at any one time — of 5° .
2 To match the pattern , turn in the side of one width of fabric and line up the pattern with the width to which it will be joined .
3 Turn in the raw edges of both seam allowances towards each other and match the folded edges .
4 Turn in the sides again and make the first 7.5cm ( 3in ) fold in the hem .
5 Smooth the lining out flat again , then turn in the sides of the lining and pin it to the curtains , leaving a 2.5cm ( 1in ) margin of curtain fabric showing at each side .
6 Turn in the other end of the tape , leaving the cords free for pulling up .
7 Turn in the 4cm ( 1 ½in ) side hem allowance and press it to mark .
8 Turn in the sides on the creaselines , over the ends of the stiffening .
9 Turn down the heat so that the water simmers gently , and poach spoonfuls of meringue in this for about 60 seconds each side .
10 After 20 minutes , turn down the heat to Gas 4/350F/180C and cook for another 1¼–1½ hours .
11 After 20 minutes , turn down the heat to Gas 4/350F/180C and cook for another 1¼–1½ hours .
12 I 'd happily part with my money just to hear the sensational Philadelphia/Ormandy Rachmaninov Vocalise ( ‘ Never mind the meal , just turn down the lights ! ’ ) .
13 Pour in the stock , bring to the boil and turn down the heat .
14 The members turn down the deal and vote out all 12 directors .
15 Dr Fitzhugh admits that the prices he pays for commissioned prices are well below market value ; but few artists turn down the opportunity for such excellent exposure .
16 Turn down the heat and simmer , covered , for 15 minutes .
17 Do you mind if I turn down the gas fire ? ’
18 Turn down the temperature of your hot water .
19 If you turn down the job you may feel even more upset — if you eventually have to resign , at least you 'll have tested out your resources .
20 Turn down the power !
21 Turn down the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for another 8–10 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated .
22 If you do n't find that plausible for some particular example that you have imagined , just turn down the imaginary light a bit , or move a bit further away from the imaginary object !
23 But they 're worried that if they turn down the property they may not get another .
24 In effect , they both turn over the soil and fertilise the soil .
25 ‘ I am fully committed to implement the Panama Canal treaties and turn over the canal to Panama in the year 2000 …
26 Why then do their minds go blank as soon as they turn over the question paper ?
27 Now turn over the cards so that their backs are showing and get some of the onlookers to cut the cards .
28 Then ignore the card you are fingering , leaf back through the pack and turn over the correct card .
29 Turn over the felt edges .
30 Turn over the last page and the credits begin , ‘ The people in this novel are fictitious , the background of public events is not ’ .
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