στρίβω — meaning in English

English meaning

• corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
• turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
• twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.

Senses

στρίβω is used for these senses in English:

• corner (automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
• turn (transitive) To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
• turn (intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
• turn off (intransitive) To leave a road; to exit.
• twist To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

corner — full definition

1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
2. noun The place where two streets meet.
3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
5. verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.

turn — full definition

1. verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.
2. verb To become or change into something else.
3. noun A person's chance or opportunity in a sequence, such as in a game or rota.
4. noun A change in direction or course.

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