definition of
[turn away]

[1] #1 turn away v. move so as not face somebody or something. wn

[2] #2 turn away v. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest. wn

[3] #3 turn away v. refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs". wn

[4] #4 turn away v. turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered". wn