Third-person singular simple present indicative form of turn back the clock

present participle of turn back the clock

(figuratively, idiomatic) To return to a previous state.

(sports) To make a player (especially a defender) turn the wrong way and hence get past him. / to place the outer surface inside and put the inside surface to the outside.

(informal) To arouse a person's interest or passion; to excite someone.

Alternative form of turn over a new leaf

(idiomatic) To start to become better; to improve.

(idiomatic) To start to become worse; to worsen.

Alternative form of turn-and-bank indicator

(idiomatic) To influence someone in a manner that significantly changes his or her behavior. / (idiomatic) To attract someone's romantic interest.