turn right

Meaning

This phrase is used to instruct someone to change their direction to the right-hand side. It is very common when giving directions on the street, in a car, or inside a building. It is simple, direct, and used in everyday, neutral conversations.

Examples

• Go to the end of the road and turn right.

  Go to the end of the road and turn right.

• You need to turn right at the next traffic light.

  You need to turn right at the next traffic light.

• If you turn right here, you will see the museum on your left.

  If you turn right here, you will see the museum on your left.

• I think we need to turn right at the gas station.

  I think we need to turn right at the gas station.

• Excuse me, do I turn right or left to find the train station?

  Excuse me, do I turn right or left to find the train station?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Turn to right at the supermarket.

  ✓ Turn right at the supermarket.

  Do not use 'to' before 'right' when giving directions directly after the verb 'turn'.

• ✗ Make a turn right here.

  ✓ Turn right here.

  You can say 'turn right' as a verb phrase, or 'make a right' as a casual noun phrase. Mixing them is incorrect.

Related Expressions

Practice

• When you reach the post office, please ___.

  💡 Change your direction to the right side.

  Show answer

  turn right

• Should I ___ at the traffic lights or go straight?

  💡 The opposite of turning left.

  Show answer

  turn right