Turn Over (an Engine) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Turn Over (an Engine) Idiom mean?

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turn over (an engine) What does turn over (an engine) mean?	to start an engine or motor	It was very cold in the morning so the car engine would not turn over easily.
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Turn Over (an Engine) Idiom