verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To turn about, turn around. Scotland
2. 2
   To draw back or aside, withdraw; retire. Scotland

Etymology

From umbe- + draw. Compare Dutch omdraaien (“to turn around”).

Related phrases

turn aboutturn around

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