A2 — Elementaryverb
girare
to turn, to go around, to wander
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ruotarevoltaresvoltarepercorrerevagare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fermarsistare fermoandare drittobloccarsi
Usage note
'Girare' can mean to turn (a corner), to wander around ('girare per la città'), or to film ('girare un film'). Context is key.
Example
"Gira a destra dopo il semaforo e trovi la banca."
"Turn right after the traffic light and you'll find the bank."
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