How to say "Turn" in Japanese

When translating "turn" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between つける and そっぽを向く. In Japanese, つける (つける (tsukeru)) is typically associated with "to turn on, to attach" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Transitive verb. Often used for turning on electronic devices. On the other hand, そっぽを向く (そっぽをむく (soppo o muku)) maps to "to turn away, to look the other way (indicating disinterest, displeasure, or refusal)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents An idiom meaning to intentionally turn one's face away from someone or something, indicating avoidance, rejection, disinterest, or unwillingness to listen/participate.. A literal translation of "turn" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!